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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,866 and 601,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,866 and 601,260 is: 1,287,139.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,866 : 601,260 = 601,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,866/601,260 = 601,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,866x = 601,260 × 601,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,866x = 361,513,587,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,513,587,600/280,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,139.02

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