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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,676 and 627,394

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,676 and 627,394 is: 1,377,865.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,676 : 627,394 = 627,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,676/627,394 = 627,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,676x = 627,394 × 627,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,676x = 393,623,231,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,623,231,236/285,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,865.94

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