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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,584 and 600,642

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,584 and 600,642 is: 1,285,785.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,584 : 600,642 = 600,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,584/600,642 = 600,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,584x = 600,642 × 600,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,584x = 360,770,812,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,770,812,164/280,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285,785.41

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