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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,576 and 606,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,576 and 606,344 is: 1,310,351.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,576 : 606,344 = 606,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,576/606,344 = 606,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,576x = 606,344 × 606,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,576x = 367,653,046,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,653,046,336/280,576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,351.01

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