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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,716.69 and 619,253.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,716.69 and 619,253.44 is: 1,346,864.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,716.69 : 619,253.44 = 619,253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,716.69/619,253.44 = 619,253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,716.69x = 619,253.44 × 619,253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,716.69x = 383,474,819,855.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,474,819,855.57/284,716.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,864.57

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