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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,916 and 627,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,916 and 627,848 is: 1,378,702.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,916 : 627,848 = 627,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,916/627,848 = 627,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,916x = 627,848 × 627,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,916x = 394,193,111,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,193,111,104/285,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378,702.52

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