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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,468 and 623,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,468 and 623,912 is: 1,358,847.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,468 : 623,912 = 623,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,468/623,912 = 623,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,468x = 623,912 × 623,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,468x = 389,266,183,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,266,183,744/286,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358,847.00

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