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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,982 and 608,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,982 and 608,103 is: 1,297,588.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,982 : 608,103 = 608,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,982/608,103 = 608,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,982x = 608,103 × 608,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,982x = 369,789,258,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,789,258,609/284,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297,588.12

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