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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,932 and 601,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,932 and 601,232 is: 1,286,716.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,932 : 601,232 = 601,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,932/601,232 = 601,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,932x = 601,232 × 601,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,932x = 361,479,917,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,479,917,824/280,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,716.78

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