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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,760 and 626,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,760 and 626,364 is: 1,377,763.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,760 : 626,364 = 626,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,760/626,364 = 626,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,760x = 626,364 × 626,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,760x = 392,331,860,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,331,860,496/284,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,763.24

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