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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,120 and 603,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,120 and 603,277 is: 1,280,948.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,120 : 603,277 = 603,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,120/603,277 = 603,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,120x = 603,277 × 603,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,120x = 363,943,138,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,943,138,729/284,120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,948.68

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