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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,359 and 622,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,359 and 622,286 is: 1,361,799.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,359 : 622,286 = 622,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,359/622,286 = 622,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,359x = 622,286 × 622,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,359x = 387,239,865,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,239,865,796/284,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,799.22

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