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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,772 and 622,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,772 and 622,340 is: 1,355,300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,772 : 622,340 = 622,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,772/622,340 = 622,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,772x = 622,340 × 622,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,772x = 387,307,075,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,307,075,600/285,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355,300.99

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