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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,393 and 622,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,393 and 622,354 is: 1,361,934.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,393 : 622,354 = 622,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,393/622,354 = 622,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,393x = 622,354 × 622,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,393x = 387,324,501,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,324,501,316/284,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,934.02

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