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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,167 and 607,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,167 and 607,234 is: 1,311,438.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,167 : 607,234 = 607,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,167/607,234 = 607,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,167x = 607,234 × 607,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,167x = 368,733,130,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,733,130,756/281,167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,438.15

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