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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,610 and 583,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,610 and 583,170 is: 1,207,653.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,610 : 583,170 = 583,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,610/583,170 = 583,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,610x = 583,170 × 583,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,610x = 340,087,248,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,087,248,900/281,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207,653.31

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