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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,152 and 622,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,152 and 622,260 is: 1,367,489.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,152 : 622,260 = 622,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,152/622,260 = 622,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,152x = 622,260 × 622,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,152x = 387,207,507,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,207,507,600/283,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367,489.93

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