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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,937 and 607,886

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,937 and 607,886 is: 1,310,666.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,937 : 607,886 = 607,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,937/607,886 = 607,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,937x = 607,886 × 607,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,937x = 369,525,388,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,525,388,996/281,937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,666.53

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