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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,183 and 607,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,183 and 607,267 is: 1,311,506.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,183 : 607,267 = 607,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,183/607,267 = 607,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,183x = 607,267 × 607,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,183x = 368,773,209,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,773,209,289/281,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,506.06

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