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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,210 and 621,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,210 and 621,644 is: 1,350,201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,210 : 621,644 = 621,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,210/621,644 = 621,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,210x = 621,644 × 621,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,210x = 386,441,262,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,441,262,736/286,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350,201.82

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