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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,874 and 451,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,874 and 451,095 is: 714,304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,874 : 451,095 = 451,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,874/451,095 = 451,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,874x = 451,095 × 451,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,874x = 203,486,699,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,486,699,025/284,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,304.22

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