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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,660 and 626,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,660 and 626,294 is: 1,392,615.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,660 : 626,294 = 626,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,660/626,294 = 626,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,660x = 626,294 × 626,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,660x = 392,244,174,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,244,174,436/281,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,615.83

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