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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,335 and 612,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,335 and 612,410 is: 1,319,028.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,335 : 612,410 = 612,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,335/612,410 = 612,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,335x = 612,410 × 612,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,335x = 375,046,008,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,046,008,100/284,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,028.64

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