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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,872 and 615,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,872 and 615,428 is: 1,329,550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,872 : 615,428 = 615,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,872/615,428 = 615,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,872x = 615,428 × 615,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,872x = 378,751,623,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,751,623,184/284,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329,550.20

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