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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,984 and 605,858

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,984 and 605,858 is: 1,292,551.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,984 : 605,858 = 605,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,984/605,858 = 605,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,984x = 605,858 × 605,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,984x = 367,063,916,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,063,916,164/283,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,551.40

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