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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,821 and 630,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,821 and 630,261 is: 1,384,936.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,821 : 630,261 = 630,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,821/630,261 = 630,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,821x = 630,261 × 630,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,821x = 397,228,928,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,228,928,121/286,821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384,936.70

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