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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,652 and 626,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,652 and 626,272 is: 1,392,557.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,652 : 626,272 = 626,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,652/626,272 = 626,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,652x = 626,272 × 626,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,652x = 392,216,617,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,216,617,984/281,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,557.55

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