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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,858 and 630,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,858 and 630,332 is: 1,385,070.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,858 : 630,332 = 630,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,858/630,332 = 630,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,858x = 630,332 × 630,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,858x = 397,318,430,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,318,430,224/286,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385,070.07

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