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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,662 and 605,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,662 and 605,448 is: 1,292,267.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,662 : 605,448 = 605,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,662/605,448 = 605,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,662x = 605,448 × 605,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,662x = 366,567,280,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,567,280,704/283,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,267.84

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