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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,852 and 630,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,852 and 630,320 is: 1,385,046.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,852 : 630,320 = 630,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,852/630,320 = 630,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,852x = 630,320 × 630,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,852x = 397,303,302,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,303,302,400/286,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385,046.30

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