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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,496 and 618,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,496 and 618,288 is: 1,358,030.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,496 : 618,288 = 618,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,496/618,288 = 618,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,496x = 618,288 × 618,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,496x = 382,280,050,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,280,050,944/281,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358,030.14

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