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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,245.50 and 607,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,245.50 and 607,392 is: 1,311,754.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,245.50 : 607,392 = 607,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,245.50/607,392 = 607,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,245.50x = 607,392 × 607,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,245.50x = 368,925,041,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,925,041,664/281,245.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,754.47

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