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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,932 and 625,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,932 and 625,475 is: 1,377,861.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,932 : 625,475 = 625,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,932/625,475 = 625,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,932x = 625,475 × 625,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,932x = 391,218,975,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,218,975,625/283,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,861.51

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