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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,107 and 621,375

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,107 and 621,375 is: 1,349,519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,107 : 621,375 = 621,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,107/621,375 = 621,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,107x = 621,375 × 621,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,107x = 386,106,890,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,106,890,625/286,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,519.20

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