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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,888 and 627,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,888 and 627,072 is: 1,375,431.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,888 : 627,072 = 627,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,888/627,072 = 627,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,888x = 627,072 × 627,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,888x = 393,219,293,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,219,293,184/285,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375,431.26

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