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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,016 and 428,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,016 and 428,164 is: 647,752.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,016 : 428,164 = 428,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,016/428,164 = 428,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,016x = 428,164 × 428,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,016x = 183,324,410,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,324,410,896/283,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,752.82

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