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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,112 and 621,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,112 and 621,384 is: 1,349,534.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,112 : 621,384 = 621,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,112/621,384 = 621,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,112x = 621,384 × 621,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,112x = 386,118,075,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,118,075,456/286,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,534.71

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