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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,480 and 574,420

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,480 and 574,420 is: 1,172,226.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,480 : 574,420 = 574,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,480/574,420 = 574,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,480x = 574,420 × 574,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,480x = 329,958,336,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,958,336,400/281,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172,226.58

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