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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,868 and 618,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,868 and 618,223 is: 1,351,159.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,868 : 618,223 = 618,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,868/618,223 = 618,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,868x = 618,223 × 618,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,868x = 382,199,677,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,199,677,729/282,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351,159.12

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