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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,952 and 451,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,952 and 451,208 is: 714,466.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,952 : 451,208 = 451,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,952/451,208 = 451,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,952x = 451,208 × 451,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,952x = 203,588,659,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,588,659,264/284,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,466.50

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