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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,048 and 624,148

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,048 and 624,148 is: 1,371,460.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,048 : 624,148 = 624,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,048/624,148 = 624,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,048x = 624,148 × 624,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,048x = 389,560,725,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,560,725,904/284,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371,460.90

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