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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,588 and 600,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,588 and 600,650 is: 1,285,801.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,588 : 600,650 = 600,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,588/600,650 = 600,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,588x = 600,650 × 600,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,588x = 360,780,422,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,780,422,500/280,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285,801.33

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