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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,588 and 396,047

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,588 and 396,047 is: 555,059.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,588 : 396,047 = 396,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,588/396,047 = 396,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,588x = 396,047 × 396,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,588x = 156,853,226,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,853,226,209/282,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,059.76

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