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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,176 and 612,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,176 and 612,624 is: 1,320,689.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,176 : 612,624 = 612,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,176/612,624 = 612,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,176x = 612,624 × 612,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,176x = 375,308,165,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,308,165,376/284,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320,689.17

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