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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,771 and 626,385

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,771 and 626,385 is: 1,377,802.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,771 : 626,385 = 626,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,771/626,385 = 626,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,771x = 626,385 × 626,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,771x = 392,358,168,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,358,168,225/284,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,802.40

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