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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,430 and 592,020

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,430 and 592,020 is: 1,245,381.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,430 : 592,020 = 592,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,430/592,020 = 592,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,430x = 592,020 × 592,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,430x = 350,487,680,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,487,680,400/281,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245,381.38

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