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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,656 and 436,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,656 and 436,632 is: 669,747.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,656 : 436,632 = 436,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,656/436,632 = 436,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,656x = 436,632 × 436,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,656x = 190,647,503,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,647,503,424/284,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,747.00

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