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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,944 and 607,900

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,944 and 607,900 is: 1,310,694.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,944 : 607,900 = 607,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,944/607,900 = 607,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,944x = 607,900 × 607,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,944x = 369,542,410,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,542,410,000/281,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,694.36

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