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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,848 and 426,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,848 and 426,960 is: 642,226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,848 : 426,960 = 426,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,848/426,960 = 426,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,848x = 426,960 × 426,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,848x = 182,294,841,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,294,841,600/283,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,226.97

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