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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,672 and 626,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,672 and 626,312 is: 1,392,636.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,672 : 626,312 = 626,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,672/626,312 = 626,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,672x = 626,312 × 626,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,672x = 392,266,721,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,266,721,344/281,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,636.55

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