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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,236 and 621,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,236 and 621,692 is: 1,350,287.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,236 : 621,692 = 621,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,236/621,692 = 621,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,236x = 621,692 × 621,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,236x = 386,500,942,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,500,942,864/286,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350,287.67

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