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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,328 and 607,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,328 and 607,044 is: 1,309,867.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,328 : 607,044 = 607,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,328/607,044 = 607,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,328x = 607,044 × 607,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,328x = 368,502,417,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,502,417,936/281,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,867.55

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