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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,874 and 601,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,874 and 601,114 is: 1,286,477.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,874 : 601,114 = 601,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,874/601,114 = 601,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,874x = 601,114 × 601,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,874x = 361,338,040,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,338,040,996/280,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,477.36

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