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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,132 and 618,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,132 and 618,770 is: 1,352,289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,132 : 618,770 = 618,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,132/618,770 = 618,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,132x = 618,770 × 618,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,132x = 382,876,312,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,876,312,900/283,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,289.08

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