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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,430 and 620,834

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,430 and 620,834 is: 1,364,709.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,430 : 620,834 = 620,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,430/620,834 = 620,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,430x = 620,834 × 620,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,430x = 385,434,855,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,434,855,556/282,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364,709.33

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