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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,940 and 657,883

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,940 and 657,883 is: 1,535,114.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,940 : 657,883 = 657,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,940/657,883 = 657,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,940x = 657,883 × 657,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,940x = 432,810,041,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,810,041,689/281,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535,114.00

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