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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,869 and 420,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,869 and 420,150 is: 615,354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,869 : 420,150 = 420,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,869/420,150 = 420,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,869x = 420,150 × 420,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,869x = 176,526,022,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,526,022,500/286,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,354.13

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