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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,368 and 432,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,368 and 432,692 is: 658,380.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,368 : 432,692 = 432,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,368/432,692 = 432,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,368x = 432,692 × 432,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,368x = 187,222,366,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,222,366,864/284,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,380.57

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