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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,433 and 614,416.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,433 and 614,416.50 is: 1,327,228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,433 : 614,416.50 = 614,416.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,433/614,416.50 = 614,416.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,433x = 614,416.50 × 614,416.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,433x = 377,507,635,472.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,507,635,472.25/284,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327,228.68

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