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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,896 and 630,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,896 and 630,408 is: 1,385,220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,896 : 630,408 = 630,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,896/630,408 = 630,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,896x = 630,408 × 630,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,896x = 397,414,246,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,414,246,464/286,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385,220.59

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