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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,186 and 621,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,186 and 621,540 is: 1,349,863.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,186 : 621,540 = 621,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,186/621,540 = 621,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,186x = 621,540 × 621,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,186x = 386,311,971,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,311,971,600/286,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,863.28

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