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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,360.94 and 414,122.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,360.94 and 414,122.63 is: 607,369.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,360.94 : 414,122.63 = 414,122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,360.94/414,122.63 = 414,122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,360.94x = 414,122.63 × 414,122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,360.94x = 171,497,548,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,497,548,536.89/282,360.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,369.95

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