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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,181 and 607,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,181 and 607,263 is: 1,311,498.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,181 : 607,263 = 607,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,181/607,263 = 607,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,181x = 607,263 × 607,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,181x = 368,768,351,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,768,351,169/281,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,498.11

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