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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,334 and 612,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,334 and 612,408 is: 1,319,024.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,334 : 612,408 = 612,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,334/612,408 = 612,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,334x = 612,408 × 612,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,334x = 375,043,558,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,043,558,464/284,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,024.66

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