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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,583.94 and 606,036.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,583.94 and 606,036.38 is: 1,290,586.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,583.94 : 606,036.38 = 606,036.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,583.94/606,036.38 = 606,036.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,583.94x = 606,036.38 × 606,036.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,583.94x = 367,280,087,823.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,280,087,823.14/284,583.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,586.15

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