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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,100 and 599,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,100 and 599,566 is: 1,283,396.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,100 : 599,566 = 599,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,100/599,566 = 599,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,100x = 599,566 × 599,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,100x = 359,479,388,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,479,388,356/280,100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,396.60

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