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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,369 and 614,341

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,369 and 614,341 is: 1,327,201.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,369 : 614,341 = 614,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,369/614,341 = 614,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,369x = 614,341 × 614,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,369x = 377,414,864,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,414,864,281/284,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327,201.15

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