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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,800 and 606,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,800 and 606,410 is: 1,291,197.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,800 : 606,410 = 606,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,800/606,410 = 606,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,800x = 606,410 × 606,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,800x = 367,733,088,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,733,088,100/284,800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,197.64

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