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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,242 and 603,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,242 and 603,284 is: 1,289,501.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,242 : 603,284 = 603,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,242/603,284 = 603,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,242x = 603,284 × 603,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,242x = 363,951,584,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,951,584,656/282,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,501.86

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