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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,336 and 658,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,336 and 658,244 is: 1,523,849.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,336 : 658,244 = 658,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,336/658,244 = 658,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,336x = 658,244 × 658,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,336x = 433,285,163,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,285,163,536/284,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523,849.12

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