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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,575 and 600,543

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,575 and 600,543 is: 1,285,402.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,575 : 600,543 = 600,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,575/600,543 = 600,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,575x = 600,543 × 600,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,575x = 360,651,894,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,651,894,849/280,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285,402.82

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