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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,688 and 396,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,688 and 396,182 is: 555,241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,688 : 396,182 = 396,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,688/396,182 = 396,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,688x = 396,182 × 396,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,688x = 156,960,177,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,960,177,124/282,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,241.74

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