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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,277 and 606,533.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,277 and 606,533.63 is: 1,307,903.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,277 : 606,533.63 = 606,533.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,277/606,533.63 = 606,533.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,277x = 606,533.63 × 606,533.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,277x = 367,883,038,255.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,883,038,255.64/281,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,903.02

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