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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,320 and 603,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,320 and 603,628 is: 1,281,537.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,320 : 603,628 = 603,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,320/603,628 = 603,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,320x = 603,628 × 603,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,320x = 364,366,762,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,366,762,384/284,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,537.57

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