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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,254 and 608,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,254 and 608,822 is: 1,313,229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,254 : 608,822 = 608,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,254/608,822 = 608,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,254x = 608,822 × 608,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,254x = 370,664,227,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,664,227,684/282,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313,229.32

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