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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,874 and 422,919

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,874 and 422,919 is: 627,858.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,874 : 422,919 = 422,919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,874/422,919 = 422,919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,874x = 422,919 × 422,919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,874x = 178,860,480,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,860,480,561/284,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,858.21

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