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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,099 and 621,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,099 and 621,360 is: 1,349,491.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,099 : 621,360 = 621,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,099/621,360 = 621,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,099x = 621,360 × 621,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,099x = 386,088,249,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,088,249,600/286,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,491.78

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