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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,042 and 603,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,042 and 603,451 is: 1,291,130.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,042 : 603,451 = 603,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,042/603,451 = 603,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,042x = 603,451 × 603,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,042x = 364,153,109,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,153,109,401/282,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291,130.79

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