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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,367 and 424,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,367 and 424,183 is: 637,224.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,367 : 424,183 = 424,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,367/424,183 = 424,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,367x = 424,183 × 424,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,367x = 179,931,217,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,931,217,489/282,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,224.67

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