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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,232 and 624,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,232 and 624,672 is: 1,387,520.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,232 : 624,672 = 624,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,232/624,672 = 624,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,232x = 624,672 × 624,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,232x = 390,215,107,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,215,107,584/281,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387,520.29

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