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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,792 and 606,394

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,792 and 606,394 is: 1,291,165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,792 : 606,394 = 606,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,792/606,394 = 606,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,792x = 606,394 × 606,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,792x = 367,713,683,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,713,683,236/284,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,165.77

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