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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,241 and 606,681

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,241 and 606,681 is: 1,308,706.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,241 : 606,681 = 606,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,241/606,681 = 606,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,241x = 606,681 × 606,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,241x = 368,061,835,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,061,835,761/281,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,706.18

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