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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,568 and 412,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,568 and 412,164 is: 596,972.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,568 : 412,164 = 412,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,568/412,164 = 412,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,568x = 412,164 × 412,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,568x = 169,879,162,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,879,162,896/284,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,972.12

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