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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,011.52 and 415,032.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,011.52 and 415,032.19 is: 606,495.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,011.52 : 415,032.19 = 415,032.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,011.52/415,032.19 = 415,032.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,011.52x = 415,032.19 × 415,032.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,011.52x = 172,251,716,661.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,251,716,661.04/284,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,495.52

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