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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,932 and 451,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,932 and 451,183 is: 714,437.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,932 : 451,183 = 451,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,932/451,183 = 451,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,932x = 451,183 × 451,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,932x = 203,566,099,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,566,099,489/284,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,437.48

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