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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,382 and 620,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,382 and 620,060 is: 1,361,540.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,382 : 620,060 = 620,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,382/620,060 = 620,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,382x = 620,060 × 620,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,382x = 384,474,403,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,474,403,600/282,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,540.05

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