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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,088 and 621,648

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,088 and 621,648 is: 1,360,304.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,088 : 621,648 = 621,648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,088/621,648 = 621,648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,088x = 621,648 × 621,648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,088x = 386,446,235,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,446,235,904/284,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360,304.68

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