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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,482 and 603,731

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,482 and 603,731 is: 1,299,516.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,482 : 603,731 = 603,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,482/603,731 = 603,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,482x = 603,731 × 603,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,482x = 364,491,120,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,491,120,361/280,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299,516.98

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