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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,362 and 414,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,362 and 414,124 is: 607,371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,362 : 414,124 = 414,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,362/414,124 = 414,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,362x = 414,124 × 414,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,362x = 171,498,687,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,498,687,376/282,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,371.70

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