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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,767 and 626,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,767 and 626,377 is: 1,377,786.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,767 : 626,377 = 626,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,767/626,377 = 626,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,767x = 626,377 × 626,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,767x = 392,348,146,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,348,146,129/284,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,786.56

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