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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,532 and 622,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,532 and 622,632 is: 1,362,485.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,532 : 622,632 = 622,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,532/622,632 = 622,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,532x = 622,632 × 622,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,532x = 387,670,607,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,670,607,424/284,532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362,485.09

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