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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,530 and 608,081

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,530 and 608,081 is: 1,318,085.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,530 : 608,081 = 608,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,530/608,081 = 608,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,530x = 608,081 × 608,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,530x = 369,762,502,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,762,502,561/280,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,085.42

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