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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,840 and 425,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,840 and 425,802 is: 638,766.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,840 : 425,802 = 425,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,840/425,802 = 425,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,840x = 425,802 × 425,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,840x = 181,307,343,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,307,343,204/283,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,766.01

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