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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,792 and 414,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,792 and 414,684 is: 608,089.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,792 : 414,684 = 414,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,792/414,684 = 414,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,792x = 414,684 × 414,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,792x = 171,962,819,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,962,819,856/282,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,089.41

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