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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,604 and 425,407

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,604 and 425,407 is: 638,112.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,604 : 425,407 = 425,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,604/425,407 = 425,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,604x = 425,407 × 425,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,604x = 180,971,115,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,971,115,649/283,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,112.00

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