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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,668 and 626,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,668 and 626,308 is: 1,392,638.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,668 : 626,308 = 626,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,668/626,308 = 626,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,668x = 626,308 × 626,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,668x = 392,261,710,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,261,710,864/281,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,638.53

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