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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,192 and 607,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,192 and 607,348 is: 1,311,813.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,192 : 607,348 = 607,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,192/607,348 = 607,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,192x = 607,348 × 607,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,192x = 368,871,593,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,871,593,104/281,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,813.97

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