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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,770 and 626,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,770 and 626,384 is: 1,377,802.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,770 : 626,384 = 626,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,770/626,384 = 626,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,770x = 626,384 × 626,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,770x = 392,356,915,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,356,915,456/284,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,802.84

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