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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,272.29 and 606,525.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,272.29 and 606,525.05 is: 1,307,887.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,272.29 : 606,525.05 = 606,525.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,272.29/606,525.05 = 606,525.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,272.29x = 606,525.05 × 606,525.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,272.29x = 367,872,632,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,872,632,486.72/281,272.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,887.93

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