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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,332 and 421,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,332 and 421,810 is: 627,968.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,332 : 421,810 = 421,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,332/421,810 = 421,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,332x = 421,810 × 421,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,332x = 177,923,676,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,923,676,100/283,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,968.87

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