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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,832 and 607,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,832 and 607,788 is: 1,296,926.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,832 : 607,788 = 607,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,832/607,788 = 607,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,832x = 607,788 × 607,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,832x = 369,406,252,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,406,252,944/284,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296,926.80

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