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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,400 and 598,790

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,400 and 598,790 is: 1,265,171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,400 : 598,790 = 598,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,400/598,790 = 598,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,400x = 598,790 × 598,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,400x = 358,549,464,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,549,464,100/283,400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265,171.01

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