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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,372 and 658,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,372 and 658,334 is: 1,524,072.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,372 : 658,334 = 658,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,372/658,334 = 658,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,372x = 658,334 × 658,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,372x = 433,403,655,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,403,655,556/284,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524,072.89

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