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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,647 and 626,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,647 and 626,264 is: 1,392,546.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,647 : 626,264 = 626,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,647/626,264 = 626,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,647x = 626,264 × 626,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,647x = 392,206,597,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,206,597,696/281,647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,546.69

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