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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,304 and 664,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,304 and 664,044 is: 1,567,537.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,304 : 664,044 = 664,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,304/664,044 = 664,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,304x = 664,044 × 664,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,304x = 440,954,433,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,954,433,936/281,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567,537.02

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