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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,683 and 600,003

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,683 and 600,003 is: 1,282,598.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,683 : 600,003 = 600,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,683/600,003 = 600,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,683x = 600,003 × 600,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,683x = 360,003,600,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,003,600,009/280,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282,598.52

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