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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,666 and 599,969

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,666 and 599,969 is: 1,282,530.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,666 : 599,969 = 599,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,666/599,969 = 599,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,666x = 599,969 × 599,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,666x = 359,962,800,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,962,800,961/280,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282,530.84

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