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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,406 and 621,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,406 and 621,674 is: 1,368,521.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,406 : 621,674 = 621,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,406/621,674 = 621,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,406x = 621,674 × 621,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,406x = 386,478,562,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,478,562,276/282,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368,521.07

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