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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,794 and 606,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,794 and 606,068 is: 1,298,890.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,794 : 606,068 = 606,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,794/606,068 = 606,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,794x = 606,068 × 606,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,794x = 367,318,420,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,318,420,624/282,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,890.43

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