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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,757.50 and 598,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,757.50 and 598,239 is: 1,265,713.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,757.50 : 598,239 = 598,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,757.50/598,239 = 598,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,757.50x = 598,239 × 598,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,757.50x = 357,889,901,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,889,901,121/282,757.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265,713.20

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