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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,160 and 607,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,160 and 607,724 is: 1,299,720.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,160 : 607,724 = 607,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,160/607,724 = 607,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,160x = 607,724 × 607,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,160x = 369,328,460,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,328,460,176/284,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299,720.09

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