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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,114 and 578,020

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,114 and 578,020 is: 1,175,961.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,114 : 578,020 = 578,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,114/578,020 = 578,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,114x = 578,020 × 578,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,114x = 334,107,120,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,107,120,400/284,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,961.48

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