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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,560 and 412,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,560 and 412,152 is: 596,954.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,560 : 412,152 = 412,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,560/412,152 = 412,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,560x = 412,152 × 412,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,560x = 169,869,271,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,869,271,104/284,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,954.14

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