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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,782 and 585,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,782 and 585,247 is: 1,211,230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,782 : 585,247 = 585,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,782/585,247 = 585,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,782x = 585,247 × 585,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,782x = 342,514,051,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,514,051,009/282,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211,230.03

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