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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,494 and 426,523

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,494 and 426,523 is: 641,713.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,494 : 426,523 = 426,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,494/426,523 = 426,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,494x = 426,523 × 426,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,494x = 181,921,869,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,921,869,529/283,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,713.30

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