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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,151 and 619,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,151 and 619,902 is: 1,366,804.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,151 : 619,902 = 619,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,151/619,902 = 619,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,151x = 619,902 × 619,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,151x = 384,278,489,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,278,489,604/281,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366,804.63

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