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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,204 and 606,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,204 and 606,282 is: 1,335,655.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,204 : 606,282 = 606,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,204/606,282 = 606,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,204x = 606,282 × 606,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,204x = 367,577,863,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,577,863,524/275,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335,655.96

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