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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,406 and 621,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,406 and 621,182 is: 1,337,930.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,406 : 621,182 = 621,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,406/621,182 = 621,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,406x = 621,182 × 621,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,406x = 385,867,077,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,867,077,124/288,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337,930.13

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