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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,234 and 606,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,234 and 606,666 is: 1,308,674.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,234 : 606,666 = 606,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,234/606,666 = 606,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,234x = 606,666 × 606,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,234x = 368,043,635,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,043,635,556/281,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,674.04

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