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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,360 and 607,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,360 and 607,112 is: 1,310,012.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,360 : 607,112 = 607,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,360/607,112 = 607,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,360x = 607,112 × 607,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,360x = 368,584,980,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,584,980,544/281,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,012.02

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