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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,222 and 607,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,222 and 607,825 is: 1,299,868.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,222 : 607,825 = 607,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,222/607,825 = 607,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,222x = 607,825 × 607,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,222x = 369,451,230,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,451,230,625/284,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299,868.52

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