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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,936 and 601,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,936 and 601,240 is: 1,286,732.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,936 : 601,240 = 601,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,936/601,240 = 601,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,936x = 601,240 × 601,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,936x = 361,489,537,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,489,537,600/280,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286,732.70

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