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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,934 and 601,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,934 and 601,236 is: 1,286,724.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,934 : 601,236 = 601,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,934/601,236 = 601,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,934x = 601,236 × 601,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,934x = 361,484,727,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,484,727,696/280,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,724.74

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