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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,443 and 622,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,443 and 622,176 is: 1,365,717.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,443 : 622,176 = 622,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,443/622,176 = 622,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,443x = 622,176 × 622,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,443x = 387,102,974,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,102,974,976/283,443
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365,717.18

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