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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,556 and 607,120

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,556 and 607,120 is: 1,309,134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,556 : 607,120 = 607,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,556/607,120 = 607,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,556x = 607,120 × 607,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,556x = 368,594,694,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,594,694,400/281,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,134.58

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