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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,507 and 411,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,507 and 411,318 is: 600,988.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,507 : 411,318 = 411,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,507/411,318 = 411,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,507x = 411,318 × 411,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,507x = 169,182,497,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,182,497,124/281,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,988.60

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