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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,121 and 612,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,121 and 612,519 is: 1,320,492.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,121 : 612,519 = 612,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,121/612,519 = 612,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,121x = 612,519 × 612,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,121x = 375,179,525,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,179,525,361/284,121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320,492.06

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