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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,587 and 607,830

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,587 and 607,830 is: 1,316,729.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,587 : 607,830 = 607,830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,587/607,830 = 607,830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,587x = 607,830 × 607,830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,587x = 369,457,308,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,457,308,900/280,587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316,729.96

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