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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,282 and 607,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,282 and 607,216 is: 964,500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,282 : 607,216 = 607,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,282/607,216 = 607,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,282x = 607,216 × 607,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,282x = 368,711,270,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,711,270,656/382,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,500.74

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