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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,154 and 606,595.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,154 and 606,595.50 is: 1,308,742.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,154 : 606,595.50 = 606,595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,154/606,595.50 = 606,595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,154x = 606,595.50 × 606,595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,154x = 367,958,100,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,958,100,620.25/281,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,742.19

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