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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,772 and 626,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,772 and 626,388 is: 1,377,810.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,772 : 626,388 = 626,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,772/626,388 = 626,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,772x = 626,388 × 626,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,772x = 392,361,926,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,361,926,544/284,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,810.76

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