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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,560 and 607,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,560 and 607,128 is: 1,309,150.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,560 : 607,128 = 607,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,560/607,128 = 607,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,560x = 607,128 × 607,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,560x = 368,604,408,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,604,408,384/281,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,150.48

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