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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,344 and 658,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,344 and 658,264 is: 1,523,898.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,344 : 658,264 = 658,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,344/658,264 = 658,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,344x = 658,264 × 658,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,344x = 433,311,493,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,311,493,696/284,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523,898.85

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