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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,898 and 630,412

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,898 and 630,412 is: 1,385,228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,898 : 630,412 = 630,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,898/630,412 = 630,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,898x = 630,412 × 630,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,898x = 397,419,289,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,419,289,744/286,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385,228.51

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