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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,828 and 624,420

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,828 and 624,420 is: 1,383,469.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,828 : 624,420 = 624,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,828/624,420 = 624,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,828x = 624,420 × 624,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,828x = 389,900,336,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,900,336,400/281,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383,469.12

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