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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,755 and 585,193

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,755 and 585,193 is: 1,211,122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,755 : 585,193 = 585,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,755/585,193 = 585,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,755x = 585,193 × 585,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,755x = 342,450,847,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,450,847,249/282,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211,122.16

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