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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,943.47 and 607,898.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,943.47 and 607,898.44 is: 1,310,690.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,943.47 : 607,898.44 = 607,898.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,943.47/607,898.44 = 607,898.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,943.47x = 607,898.44 × 607,898.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,943.47x = 369,540,510,314.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,540,510,314.94/281,943.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,690.09

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