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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,190 and 621,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,190 and 621,546 is: 1,349,870.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,190 : 621,546 = 621,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,190/621,546 = 621,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,190x = 621,546 × 621,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,190x = 386,319,430,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,319,430,116/286,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,870.47

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