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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,326 and 421,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,326 and 421,802 is: 627,958.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,326 : 421,802 = 421,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,326/421,802 = 421,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,326x = 421,802 × 421,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,326x = 177,916,927,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,916,927,204/283,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,958.35

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