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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,184 and 627,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,184 and 627,660 is: 1,386,274.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,184 : 627,660 = 627,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,184/627,660 = 627,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,184x = 627,660 × 627,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,184x = 393,957,075,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,957,075,600/284,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386,274.65

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