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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,526 and 607,339.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,526 and 607,339.13 is: 1,310,219.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,526 : 607,339.13 = 607,339.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,526/607,339.13 = 607,339.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,526x = 607,339.13 × 607,339.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,526x = 368,860,812,755.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,860,812,755.77/281,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,219.35

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