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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,769 and 598,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,769 and 598,260 is: 1,265,750.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,769 : 598,260 = 598,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,769/598,260 = 598,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,769x = 598,260 × 598,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,769x = 357,915,027,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,915,027,600/282,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265,750.59

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