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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,484 and 611,154

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,484 and 611,154 is: 1,312,935.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,484 : 611,154 = 611,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,484/611,154 = 611,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,484x = 611,154 × 611,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,484x = 373,509,211,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,509,211,716/284,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,935.74

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