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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,498 and 618,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,498 and 618,292 is: 1,358,038.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,498 : 618,292 = 618,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,498/618,292 = 618,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,498x = 618,292 × 618,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,498x = 382,284,997,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,284,997,264/281,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358,038.06

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