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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,693.06 and 619,209.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,693.06 and 619,209.56 is: 1,346,785.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,693.06 : 619,209.56 = 619,209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,693.06/619,209.56 = 619,209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,693.06x = 619,209.56 × 619,209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,693.06x = 383,420,482,291.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,420,482,291.44/284,693.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,785.48

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