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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,130 and 619,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,130 and 619,860 is: 1,366,721.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,130 : 619,860 = 619,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,130/619,860 = 619,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,130x = 619,860 × 619,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,130x = 384,226,419,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,226,419,600/281,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366,721.52

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