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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,350 and 414,109

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,350 and 414,109 is: 607,353.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,350 : 414,109 = 414,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,350/414,109 = 414,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,350x = 414,109 × 414,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,350x = 171,486,263,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,486,263,881/282,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,353.51

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