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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,881 and 610,050

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,881 and 610,050 is: 1,315,609.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,881 : 610,050 = 610,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,881/610,050 = 610,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,881x = 610,050 × 610,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,881x = 372,161,002,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,161,002,500/282,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315,609.75

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