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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,253 and 607,404

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,253 and 607,404 is: 1,311,771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,253 : 607,404 = 607,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,253/607,404 = 607,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,253x = 607,404 × 607,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,253x = 368,939,619,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,939,619,216/281,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,771.32

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