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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,791 and 602,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,791 and 602,172 is: 1,277,740.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,791 : 602,172 = 602,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,791/602,172 = 602,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,791x = 602,172 × 602,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,791x = 362,611,117,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,611,117,584/283,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,740.02

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