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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,153 and 606,593

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,153 and 606,593 is: 1,308,736.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,153 : 606,593 = 606,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,153/606,593 = 606,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,153x = 606,593 × 606,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,153x = 367,955,067,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,955,067,649/281,153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,736.05

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