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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,848 and 630,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,848 and 630,312 is: 1,385,030.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,848 : 630,312 = 630,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,848/630,312 = 630,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,848x = 630,312 × 630,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,848x = 397,293,217,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,293,217,344/286,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385,030.46

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