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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,424 and 599,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,424 and 599,754 is: 1,278,159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,424 : 599,754 = 599,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,424/599,754 = 599,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,424x = 599,754 × 599,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,424x = 359,704,860,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,704,860,516/281,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,159.86

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