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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,278 and 621,885

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,278 and 621,885 is: 1,350,927.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,278 : 621,885 = 621,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,278/621,885 = 621,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,278x = 621,885 × 621,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,278x = 386,740,953,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,740,953,225/286,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350,927.96

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