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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,644 and 613,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,644 and 613,464 is: 1,312,911.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,644 : 613,464 = 613,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,644/613,464 = 613,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,644x = 613,464 × 613,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,644x = 376,338,079,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,338,079,296/286,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,911.06

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