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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,283 and 618,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,283 and 618,675 is: 1,346,400.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,283 : 618,675 = 618,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,283/618,675 = 618,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,283x = 618,675 × 618,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,283x = 382,758,755,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,758,755,625/284,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,400.44

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