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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,792 and 606,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,792 and 606,064 is: 1,298,882.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,792 : 606,064 = 606,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,792/606,064 = 606,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,792x = 606,064 × 606,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,792x = 367,313,572,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,313,572,096/282,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,882.47

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