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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,175 and 607,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,175 and 607,251 is: 1,311,474.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,175 : 607,251 = 607,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,175/607,251 = 607,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,175x = 607,251 × 607,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,175x = 368,753,777,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,753,777,001/281,175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,474.27

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