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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,602 and 425,404

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,602 and 425,404 is: 638,107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,602 : 425,404 = 425,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,602/425,404 = 425,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,602x = 425,404 × 425,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,602x = 180,968,563,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,968,563,216/283,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,107.50

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