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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,358 and 622,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,358 and 622,284 is: 1,361,795.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,358 : 622,284 = 622,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,358/622,284 = 622,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,358x = 622,284 × 622,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,358x = 387,237,376,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,237,376,656/284,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,795.26

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