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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,689.69 and 619,201.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,689.69 and 619,201.13 is: 1,346,764.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,689.69 : 619,201.13 = 619,201.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,689.69/619,201.13 = 619,201.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,689.69x = 619,201.13 × 619,201.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,689.69x = 383,410,033,201.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,410,033,201.27/284,689.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,764.74

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