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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,004 and 604,936

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,004 and 604,936 is: 1,306,936.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,004 : 604,936 = 604,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,004/604,936 = 604,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,004x = 604,936 × 604,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,004x = 365,947,564,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,947,564,096/280,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,936.92

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