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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,185 and 621,579

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,185 and 621,579 is: 1,350,037.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,185 : 621,579 = 621,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,185/621,579 = 621,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,185x = 621,579 × 621,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,185x = 386,360,453,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,360,453,241/286,185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350,037.40

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