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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,675 and 607,585

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,675 and 607,585 is: 1,310,586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,675 : 607,585 = 607,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,675/607,585 = 607,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,675x = 607,585 × 607,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,675x = 369,159,532,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,159,532,225/281,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,586.78

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