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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,205 and 601,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,205 and 601,026 is: 1,271,027.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,205 : 601,026 = 601,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,205/601,026 = 601,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,205x = 601,026 × 601,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,205x = 361,232,252,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,232,252,676/284,205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,027.08

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