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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,397 and 622,362

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,397 and 622,362 is: 1,361,949.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,397 : 622,362 = 622,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,397/622,362 = 622,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,397x = 622,362 × 622,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,397x = 387,334,459,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,334,459,044/284,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,949.88

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