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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,412 and 614,436

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,412 and 614,436 is: 1,327,410.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,412 : 614,436 = 614,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,412/614,436 = 614,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,412x = 614,436 × 614,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,412x = 377,531,598,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,531,598,096/284,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327,410.93

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