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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,944.50 and 607,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,944.50 and 607,902 is: 1,310,700.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,944.50 : 607,902 = 607,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,944.50/607,902 = 607,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,944.50x = 607,902 × 607,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,944.50x = 369,544,841,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,544,841,604/281,944.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,700.66

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