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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,954 and 610,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,954 and 610,372 is: 1,321,328.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,954 : 610,372 = 610,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,954/610,372 = 610,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,954x = 610,372 × 610,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,954x = 372,553,978,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,553,978,384/281,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321,328.93

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