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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,143 and 622,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,143 and 622,236 is: 1,367,427.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,143 : 622,236 = 622,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,143/622,236 = 622,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,143x = 622,236 × 622,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,143x = 387,177,639,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,177,639,696/283,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367,427.91

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