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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,602 and 618,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,602 and 618,720 is: 1,349,829.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,602 : 618,720 = 618,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,602/618,720 = 618,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,602x = 618,720 × 618,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,602x = 382,814,438,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,814,438,400/283,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,829.83

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