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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,908 and 601,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,908 and 601,180 is: 1,286,604.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,908 : 601,180 = 601,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,908/601,180 = 601,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,908x = 601,180 × 601,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,908x = 361,417,392,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,417,392,400/280,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,604.13

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