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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,762 and 598,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,762 and 598,248 is: 1,265,731.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,762 : 598,248 = 598,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,762/598,248 = 598,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,762x = 598,248 × 598,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,762x = 357,900,669,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,900,669,504/282,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265,731.14

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