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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,660 and 613,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,660 and 613,304 is: 1,321,372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,660 : 613,304 = 613,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,660/613,304 = 613,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,660x = 613,304 × 613,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,660x = 376,141,796,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,141,796,416/284,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321,372.15

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