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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,595 and 627,231

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,595 and 627,231 is: 1,377,540.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,595 : 627,231 = 627,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,595/627,231 = 627,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,595x = 627,231 × 627,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,595x = 393,418,727,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,418,727,361/285,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,540.67

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