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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,192 and 621,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,192 and 621,552 is: 1,349,887.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,192 : 621,552 = 621,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,192/621,552 = 621,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,192x = 621,552 × 621,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,192x = 386,326,888,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,326,888,704/286,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,887.10

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