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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,640 and 614,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,640 and 614,360 is: 1,335,402.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,640 : 614,360 = 614,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,640/614,360 = 614,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,640x = 614,360 × 614,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,640x = 377,438,209,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,438,209,600/282,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335,402.67

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