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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,426 and 627,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,426 and 627,352 is: 1,378,888.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,426 : 627,352 = 627,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,426/627,352 = 627,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,426x = 627,352 × 627,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,426x = 393,570,531,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,570,531,904/285,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378,888.16

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