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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,570.63 and 607,151.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,570.63 and 607,151.25 is: 1,309,201.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,570.63 : 607,151.25 = 607,151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,570.63/607,151.25 = 607,151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,570.63x = 607,151.25 × 607,151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,570.63x = 368,632,640,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,632,640,376.56/281,570.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,201.34

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