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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,402 and 620,777

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,402 and 620,777 is: 1,364,594.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,402 : 620,777 = 620,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,402/620,777 = 620,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,402x = 620,777 × 620,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,402x = 385,364,083,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,364,083,729/282,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364,594.03

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