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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,932 and 601,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,932 and 601,230 is: 1,286,708.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,932 : 601,230 = 601,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,932/601,230 = 601,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,932x = 601,230 × 601,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,932x = 361,477,512,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,477,512,900/280,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,708.22

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