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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,808 and 606,426

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,808 and 606,426 is: 1,291,229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,808 : 606,426 = 606,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,808/606,426 = 606,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,808x = 606,426 × 606,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,808x = 367,752,493,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,752,493,476/284,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,229.51

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