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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,200 and 599,766

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,200 and 599,766 is: 1,283,794.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,200 : 599,766 = 599,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,200/599,766 = 599,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,200x = 599,766 × 599,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,200x = 359,719,254,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,719,254,756/280,200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,794.63

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