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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,340 and 610,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,340 and 610,740 is: 1,325,809.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,340 : 610,740 = 610,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,340/610,740 = 610,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,340x = 610,740 × 610,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,340x = 373,003,347,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,003,347,600/281,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,809.87

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