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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,808 and 586,903.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,808 and 586,903.50 is: 1,222,306.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,808 : 586,903.50 = 586,903.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,808/586,903.50 = 586,903.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,808x = 586,903.50 × 586,903.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,808x = 344,455,718,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,455,718,312.25/281,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,306.39

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