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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,910 and 609,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,910 and 609,348 is: 1,303,236.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,910 : 609,348 = 609,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,910/609,348 = 609,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,910x = 609,348 × 609,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,910x = 371,304,985,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,304,985,104/284,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,236.06

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