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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,650 and 419,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,650 and 419,874 is: 621,520.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,650 : 419,874 = 419,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,650/419,874 = 419,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,650x = 419,874 × 419,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,650x = 176,294,175,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,294,175,876/283,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,520.10

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