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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,188 and 621,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,188 and 621,544 is: 1,349,871.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,188 : 621,544 = 621,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,188/621,544 = 621,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,188x = 621,544 × 621,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,188x = 386,316,943,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,316,943,936/286,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,871.22

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