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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,862 and 451,077

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,862 and 451,077 is: 714,277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,862 : 451,077 = 451,077 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,862/451,077 = 451,077/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,862x = 451,077 × 451,077
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,862x = 203,470,459,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,470,459,929/284,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,277.30

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