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Finding the Third Proportional to 387,264 and 623,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 387,264 and 623,888 is: 1,005,092.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387,264 : 623,888 = 623,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387,264/623,888 = 623,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387,264x = 623,888 × 623,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387,264x = 389,236,236,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,236,236,544/387,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005,092.74

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