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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,352 and 610,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,352 and 610,764 is: 1,325,857.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,352 : 610,764 = 610,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,352/610,764 = 610,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,352x = 610,764 × 610,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,352x = 373,032,663,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,032,663,696/281,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,857.52

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