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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,820 and 423,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,820 and 423,270 is: 631,236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,820 : 423,270 = 423,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,820/423,270 = 423,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,820x = 423,270 × 423,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,820x = 179,157,492,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,157,492,900/283,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,236.32

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