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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,762 and 626,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,762 and 626,368 is: 1,377,771.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,762 : 626,368 = 626,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,762/626,368 = 626,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,762x = 626,368 × 626,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,762x = 392,336,871,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,336,871,424/284,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,771.16

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