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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,272 and 618,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,272 and 618,624 is: 1,346,230.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,272 : 618,624 = 618,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,272/618,624 = 618,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,272x = 618,624 × 618,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,272x = 382,695,653,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,695,653,376/284,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,230.56

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