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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,932 and 625,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,932 and 625,476 is: 1,377,865.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,932 : 625,476 = 625,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,932/625,476 = 625,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,932x = 625,476 × 625,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,932x = 391,220,226,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,220,226,576/283,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,865.92

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