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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,635 and 419,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,635 and 419,850 is: 621,481.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,635 : 419,850 = 419,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,635/419,850 = 419,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,635x = 419,850 × 419,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,635x = 176,274,022,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,274,022,500/283,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,481.91

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