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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,310 and 607,986

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,310 and 607,986 is: 1,300,154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,310 : 607,986 = 607,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,310/607,986 = 607,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,310x = 607,986 × 607,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,310x = 369,646,976,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,646,976,196/284,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300,154.68

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