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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,834 and 606,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,834 and 606,484 is: 1,291,358.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,834 : 606,484 = 606,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,834/606,484 = 606,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,834x = 606,484 × 606,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,834x = 367,822,842,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,822,842,256/284,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,358.62

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