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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,761 and 626,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,761 and 626,366 is: 1,377,767.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,761 : 626,366 = 626,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,761/626,366 = 626,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,761x = 626,366 × 626,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,761x = 392,334,365,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,334,365,956/284,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,767.20

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