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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,912.75 and 598,509

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,912.75 and 598,509 is: 1,266,160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,912.75 : 598,509 = 598,509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,912.75/598,509 = 598,509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,912.75x = 598,509 × 598,509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,912.75x = 358,213,023,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,213,023,081/282,912.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,160.76

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