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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,858 and 601,083

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,858 and 601,083 is: 1,286,417.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,858 : 601,083 = 601,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,858/601,083 = 601,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,858x = 601,083 × 601,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,858x = 361,300,772,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,300,772,889/280,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,417.95

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