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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,828 and 426,927

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,828 and 426,927 is: 642,172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,828 : 426,927 = 426,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,828/426,927 = 426,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,828x = 426,927 × 426,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,828x = 182,266,663,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,266,663,329/283,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,172.95

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