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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,692 and 614,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,692 and 614,464 is: 1,335,609.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,692 : 614,464 = 614,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,692/614,464 = 614,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,692x = 614,464 × 614,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,692x = 377,566,007,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,566,007,296/282,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335,609.10

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