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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,032 and 612,347

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,032 and 612,347 is: 1,320,164.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,032 : 612,347 = 612,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,032/612,347 = 612,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,032x = 612,347 × 612,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,032x = 374,968,848,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,968,848,409/284,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320,164.10

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