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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,356 and 650,779

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,356 and 650,779 is: 1,505,257.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,356 : 650,779 = 650,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,356/650,779 = 650,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,356x = 650,779 × 650,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,356x = 423,513,306,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,513,306,841/281,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505,257.78

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