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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,726 and 622,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,726 and 622,248 is: 1,355,118.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,726 : 622,248 = 622,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,726/622,248 = 622,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,726x = 622,248 × 622,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,726x = 387,192,573,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,192,573,504/285,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355,118.45

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