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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,786 and 600,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,786 and 600,164 is: 1,282,816.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,786 : 600,164 = 600,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,786/600,164 = 600,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,786x = 600,164 × 600,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,786x = 360,196,826,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,196,826,896/280,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282,816.19

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