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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,274.19 and 606,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,274.19 and 606,528 is: 1,307,891.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,274.19 : 606,528 = 606,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,274.19/606,528 = 606,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,274.19x = 606,528 × 606,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,274.19x = 367,876,214,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,876,214,784/281,274.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,891.84

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