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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,899 and 606,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,899 and 606,247 is: 1,299,175.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,899 : 606,247 = 606,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,899/606,247 = 606,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,899x = 606,247 × 606,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,899x = 367,535,425,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,535,425,009/282,899
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299,175.41

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