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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,350 and 614,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,350 and 614,364 is: 1,341,543.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,350 : 614,364 = 614,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,350/614,364 = 614,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,350x = 614,364 × 614,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,350x = 377,443,124,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,443,124,496/281,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341,543.01

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