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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,514 and 627,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,514 and 627,524 is: 1,379,219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,514 : 627,524 = 627,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,514/627,524 = 627,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,514x = 627,524 × 627,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,514x = 393,786,370,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,786,370,576/285,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379,219.13

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