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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,584 and 396,041

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,584 and 396,041 is: 555,050.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,584 : 396,041 = 396,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,584/396,041 = 396,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,584x = 396,041 × 396,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,584x = 156,848,473,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,848,473,681/282,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,050.79

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