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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,040 and 612,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,040 and 612,366 is: 1,320,208.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,040 : 612,366 = 612,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,040/612,366 = 612,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,040x = 612,366 × 612,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,040x = 374,992,117,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,992,117,956/284,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320,208.84

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