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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,168 and 585,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,168 and 585,668 is: 1,219,936.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,168 : 585,668 = 585,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,168/585,668 = 585,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,168x = 585,668 × 585,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,168x = 343,007,006,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,007,006,224/281,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219,936.15

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