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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,608 and 583,166

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,608 and 583,166 is: 1,207,645.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,608 : 583,166 = 583,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,608/583,166 = 583,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,608x = 583,166 × 583,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,608x = 340,082,583,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,082,583,556/281,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207,645.32

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