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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,798 and 423,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,798 and 423,237 is: 631,186.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,798 : 423,237 = 423,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,798/423,237 = 423,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,798x = 423,237 × 423,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,798x = 179,129,558,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,129,558,169/283,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,186.82

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