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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,739 and 619,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,739 and 619,302 is: 1,346,970.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,739 : 619,302 = 619,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,739/619,302 = 619,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,739x = 619,302 × 619,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,739x = 383,534,967,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,534,967,204/284,739
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,970.27

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