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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,564 and 412,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,564 and 412,158 is: 596,963.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,564 : 412,158 = 412,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,564/412,158 = 412,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,564x = 412,158 × 412,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,564x = 169,874,216,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,874,216,964/284,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,963.13

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