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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,374 and 658,339

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,374 and 658,339 is: 1,524,085.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,374 : 658,339 = 658,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,374/658,339 = 658,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,374x = 658,339 × 658,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,374x = 433,410,238,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,410,238,921/284,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524,085.32

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