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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,892 and 601,148

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,892 and 601,148 is: 1,286,540.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,892 : 601,148 = 601,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,892/601,148 = 601,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,892x = 601,148 × 601,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,892x = 361,378,917,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,378,917,904/280,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,540.44

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