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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,166 and 621,538

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,166 and 621,538 is: 1,349,948.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,166 : 621,538 = 621,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,166/621,538 = 621,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,166x = 621,538 × 621,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,166x = 386,309,485,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,309,485,444/286,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,948.93

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