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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,884 and 601,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,884 and 601,132 is: 1,286,508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,884 : 601,132 = 601,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,884/601,132 = 601,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,884x = 601,132 × 601,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,884x = 361,359,681,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,359,681,424/280,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,508.60

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