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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,152 and 424,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,152 and 424,284 is: 633,523.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,152 : 424,284 = 424,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,152/424,284 = 424,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,152x = 424,284 × 424,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,152x = 180,016,912,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,016,912,656/284,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,523.30

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