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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,851 and 335,691

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,851 and 335,691 is: 396,998.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,851 : 335,691 = 335,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,851/335,691 = 335,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,851x = 335,691 × 335,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,851x = 112,688,447,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,688,447,481/283,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,998.59

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