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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,584 and 612,739

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,584 and 612,739 is: 1,333,346.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,584 : 612,739 = 612,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,584/612,739 = 612,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,584x = 612,739 × 612,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,584x = 375,449,082,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,449,082,121/281,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333,346.65

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