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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,741 and 619,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,741 and 619,306 is: 1,346,978.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,741 : 619,306 = 619,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,741/619,306 = 619,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,741x = 619,306 × 619,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,741x = 383,539,921,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,539,921,636/284,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,978.21

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