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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,956 and 608,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,956 and 608,568 is: 1,318,195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,956 : 608,568 = 608,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,956/608,568 = 608,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,956x = 608,568 × 608,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,956x = 370,355,010,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,355,010,624/280,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,195.77

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