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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,134 and 612,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,134 and 612,184 is: 1,333,062.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,134 : 612,184 = 612,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,134/612,184 = 612,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,134x = 612,184 × 612,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,134x = 374,769,249,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,769,249,856/281,134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333,062.70

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