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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,808 and 606,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,808 and 606,432 is: 1,291,255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,808 : 606,432 = 606,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,808/606,432 = 606,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,808x = 606,432 × 606,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,808x = 367,759,770,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,759,770,624/284,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,255.06

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