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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,231 and 621,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,231 and 621,670 is: 1,350,215.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,231 : 621,670 = 621,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,231/621,670 = 621,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,231x = 621,670 × 621,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,231x = 386,473,588,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,473,588,900/286,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350,215.70

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