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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,528 and 607,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,528 and 607,343 is: 1,310,226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,528 : 607,343 = 607,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,528/607,343 = 607,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,528x = 607,343 × 607,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,528x = 368,865,519,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,865,519,649/281,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,226.76

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