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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,244 and 610,495

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,244 and 610,495 is: 1,320,503.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,244 : 610,495 = 610,495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,244/610,495 = 610,495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,244x = 610,495 × 610,495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,244x = 372,704,145,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,704,145,025/282,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320,503.34

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