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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,738 and 626,463

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,738 and 626,463 is: 1,392,981.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,738 : 626,463 = 626,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,738/626,463 = 626,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,738x = 626,463 × 626,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,738x = 392,455,890,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,455,890,369/281,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,981.74

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