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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,654 and 626,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,654 and 626,280 is: 1,392,583.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,654 : 626,280 = 626,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,654/626,280 = 626,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,654x = 626,280 × 626,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,654x = 392,226,638,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,226,638,400/281,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,583.23

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