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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,784 and 585,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,784 and 585,252 is: 1,211,242.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,784 : 585,252 = 585,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,784/585,252 = 585,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,784x = 585,252 × 585,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,784x = 342,519,903,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,519,903,504/282,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211,242.16

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