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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,872 and 627,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,872 and 627,888 is: 1,374,283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,872 : 627,888 = 627,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,872/627,888 = 627,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,872x = 627,888 × 627,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,872x = 394,243,340,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,243,340,544/286,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374,283.10

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