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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,388 and 622,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,388 and 622,344 is: 1,361,914.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,388 : 622,344 = 622,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,388/622,344 = 622,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,388x = 622,344 × 622,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,388x = 387,312,054,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,312,054,336/284,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,914.20

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