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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,682 and 607,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,682 and 607,599 is: 1,310,614.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,682 : 607,599 = 607,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,682/607,599 = 607,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,682x = 607,599 × 607,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,682x = 369,176,544,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,176,544,801/281,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,614.61

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