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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,923.13 and 451,167.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,923.13 and 451,167.75 is: 714,411.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,923.13 : 451,167.75 = 451,167.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,923.13/451,167.75 = 451,167.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,923.13x = 451,167.75 × 451,167.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,923.13x = 203,552,338,640.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,552,338,640.06/284,923.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,411.44

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