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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,826 and 609,929

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,826 and 609,929 is: 1,315,343.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,826 : 609,929 = 609,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,826/609,929 = 609,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,826x = 609,929 × 609,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,826x = 372,013,385,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,013,385,041/282,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315,343.66

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