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Finding the Third Proportional to 426,288 and 615,861

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Solution

The third proportional to 426,288 and 615,861 is: 889,738.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,288 : 615,861 = 615,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,288/615,861 = 615,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,288x = 615,861 × 615,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,288x = 379,284,771,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,284,771,321/426,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,738.33

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