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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,652 and 613,290

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,652 and 613,290 is: 1,321,348.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,652 : 613,290 = 613,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,652/613,290 = 613,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,652x = 613,290 × 613,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,652x = 376,124,624,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,124,624,100/284,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321,348.96

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