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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,679 and 607,593

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,679 and 607,593 is: 1,310,602.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,679 : 607,593 = 607,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,679/607,593 = 607,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,679x = 607,593 × 607,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,679x = 369,169,253,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,169,253,649/281,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,602.68

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