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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,781 and 626,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,781 and 626,406 is: 1,377,846.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,781 : 626,406 = 626,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,781/626,406 = 626,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,781x = 626,406 × 626,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,781x = 392,384,476,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,384,476,836/284,781
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,846.40

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