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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,484 and 603,736

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,484 and 603,736 is: 1,299,529.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,484 : 603,736 = 603,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,484/603,736 = 603,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,484x = 603,736 × 603,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,484x = 364,497,157,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,497,157,696/280,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299,529.23

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