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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,575 and 607,159

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,575 and 607,159 is: 1,309,214.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,575 : 607,159 = 607,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,575/607,159 = 607,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,575x = 607,159 × 607,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,575x = 368,642,051,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,642,051,281/281,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309,214.42

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