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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,219 and 621,602

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,219 and 621,602 is: 1,349,976.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,219 : 621,602 = 621,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,219/621,602 = 621,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,219x = 621,602 × 621,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,219x = 386,389,046,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,389,046,404/286,219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,976.93

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