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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,366 and 621,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,366 and 621,567 is: 1,368,243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,366 : 621,567 = 621,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,366/621,567 = 621,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,366x = 621,567 × 621,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,366x = 386,345,535,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,345,535,489/282,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368,243.82

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