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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,880 and 601,126

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,880 and 601,126 is: 1,286,501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,880 : 601,126 = 601,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,880/601,126 = 601,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,880x = 601,126 × 601,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,880x = 361,352,467,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,352,467,876/280,880
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,501.24

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