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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,236 and 402,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,236 and 402,334 is: 573,536.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,236 : 402,334 = 402,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,236/402,334 = 402,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,236x = 402,334 × 402,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,236x = 161,872,647,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,872,647,556/282,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,536.50

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