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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,591.06 and 583,144.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,591.06 and 583,144.13 is: 1,207,627.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,591.06 : 583,144.13 = 583,144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,591.06/583,144.13 = 583,144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,591.06x = 583,144.13 × 583,144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,591.06x = 340,057,070,522.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,057,070,522.02/281,591.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207,627.36

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