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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,590 and 612,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,590 and 612,752 is: 1,333,374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,590 : 612,752 = 612,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,590/612,752 = 612,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,590x = 612,752 × 612,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,590x = 375,465,013,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,465,013,504/281,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333,374.81

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