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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,151 and 473,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,151 and 473,520 is: 789,091.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,151 : 473,520 = 473,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,151/473,520 = 473,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,151x = 473,520 × 473,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,151x = 224,221,190,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,221,190,400/284,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,091.68

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