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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,558 and 412,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,558 and 412,149 is: 596,949.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,558 : 412,149 = 412,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,558/412,149 = 412,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,558x = 412,149 × 412,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,558x = 169,866,798,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,866,798,201/284,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,949.65

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