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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,446 and 609,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,446 and 609,374 is: 1,305,473.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,446 : 609,374 = 609,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,446/609,374 = 609,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,446x = 609,374 × 609,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,446x = 371,336,671,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,336,671,876/284,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305,473.35

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