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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,704 and 618,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,704 and 618,704 is: 1,358,854.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,704 : 618,704 = 618,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,704/618,704 = 618,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,704x = 618,704 × 618,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,704x = 382,794,639,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,794,639,616/281,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358,854.12

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