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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,614 and 614,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,614 and 614,313 is: 1,335,321.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,614 : 614,313 = 614,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,614/614,313 = 614,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,614x = 614,313 × 614,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,614x = 377,380,461,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,380,461,969/282,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335,321.19

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