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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,850 and 630,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,850 and 630,316 is: 1,385,038.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,850 : 630,316 = 630,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,850/630,316 = 630,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,850x = 630,316 × 630,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,850x = 397,298,259,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,298,259,856/286,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385,038.38

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