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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,902 and 625,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,902 and 625,410 is: 1,377,720.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,902 : 625,410 = 625,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,902/625,410 = 625,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,902x = 625,410 × 625,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,902x = 391,137,668,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,137,668,100/283,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,720.72

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