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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,616.19 and 583,183.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,616.19 and 583,183.69 is: 1,207,683.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,616.19 : 583,183.69 = 583,183.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,616.19/583,183.69 = 583,183.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,616.19x = 583,183.69 × 583,183.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,616.19x = 340,103,213,366.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,103,213,366.10/281,616.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207,683.47

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