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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,132 and 631,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,132 and 631,324 is: 1,402,763.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,132 : 631,324 = 631,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,132/631,324 = 631,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,132x = 631,324 × 631,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,132x = 398,569,992,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,569,992,976/284,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402,763.48

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