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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,220 and 410,616

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,220 and 410,616 is: 593,221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,220 : 410,616 = 410,616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,220/410,616 = 410,616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,220x = 410,616 × 410,616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,220x = 168,605,499,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,605,499,456/284,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,221.80

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