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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,203 and 376,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,203 and 376,216 is: 501,548.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,203 : 376,216 = 376,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,203/376,216 = 376,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,203x = 376,216 × 376,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,203x = 141,538,478,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,538,478,656/282,203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,548.46

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