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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,434 and 613,701

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,434 and 613,701 is: 1,324,134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,434 : 613,701 = 613,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,434/613,701 = 613,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,434x = 613,701 × 613,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,434x = 376,628,917,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,628,917,401/284,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324,134.66

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