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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,056 and 621,918

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,056 and 621,918 is: 1,352,119.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,056 : 621,918 = 621,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,056/621,918 = 621,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,056x = 621,918 × 621,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,056x = 386,781,998,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,781,998,724/286,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,119.86

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