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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,794 and 426,883

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,794 and 426,883 is: 642,117.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,794 : 426,883 = 426,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,794/426,883 = 426,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,794x = 426,883 × 426,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,794x = 182,229,095,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,229,095,689/283,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,117.51

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