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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,970 and 608,079

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,970 and 608,079 is: 1,297,540.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,970 : 608,079 = 608,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,970/608,079 = 608,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,970x = 608,079 × 608,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,970x = 369,760,070,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,760,070,241/284,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297,540.34

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