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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,188 and 622,584

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,188 and 622,584 is: 1,383,395.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,188 : 622,584 = 622,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,188/622,584 = 622,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,188x = 622,584 × 622,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,188x = 387,610,837,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,610,837,056/280,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383,395.57

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