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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,622 and 420,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,622 and 420,638 is: 617,315.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,622 : 420,638 = 420,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,622/420,638 = 420,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,622x = 420,638 × 420,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,622x = 176,936,327,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,936,327,044/286,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,315.93

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