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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,600 and 607,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,600 and 607,340 is: 1,287,026.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,600 : 607,340 = 607,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,600/607,340 = 607,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,600x = 607,340 × 607,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,600x = 368,861,875,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,861,875,600/286,600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,026.78

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