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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,198 and 621,600

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,198 and 621,600 is: 1,350,067.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,198 : 621,600 = 621,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,198/621,600 = 621,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,198x = 621,600 × 621,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,198x = 386,386,560,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,386,560,000/286,198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350,067.30

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