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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,373 and 621,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,373 and 621,607 is: 1,368,386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,373 : 621,607 = 621,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,373/621,607 = 621,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,373x = 621,607 × 621,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,373x = 386,395,262,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,395,262,449/282,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368,386.01

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