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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,802 and 606,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,802 and 606,414 is: 1,291,205.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,802 : 606,414 = 606,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,802/606,414 = 606,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,802x = 606,414 × 606,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,802x = 367,737,939,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,737,939,396/284,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,205.61

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