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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,476 and 599,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,476 and 599,552 is: 1,277,063.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,476 : 599,552 = 599,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,476/599,552 = 599,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,476x = 599,552 × 599,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,476x = 359,462,600,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,462,600,704/281,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,063.06

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