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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,058 and 611,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,058 and 611,032 is: 1,314,379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,058 : 611,032 = 611,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,058/611,032 = 611,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,058x = 611,032 × 611,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,058x = 373,360,105,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,360,105,024/284,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314,379.83

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