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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,149 and 607,203

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,149 and 607,203 is: 1,311,388.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,149 : 607,203 = 607,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,149/607,203 = 607,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,149x = 607,203 × 607,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,149x = 368,695,483,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,695,483,209/281,149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,388.21

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