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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,248 and 607,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,248 and 607,396 is: 1,311,760.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,248 : 607,396 = 607,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,248/607,396 = 607,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,248x = 607,396 × 607,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,248x = 368,929,900,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,929,900,816/281,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,760.09

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