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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,153 and 382,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,153 and 382,770 is: 519,267.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,153 : 382,770 = 382,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,153/382,770 = 382,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,153x = 382,770 × 382,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,153x = 146,512,872,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,512,872,900/282,153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,267.46

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