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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,957 and 607,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,957 and 607,926 is: 1,310,746.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,957 : 607,926 = 607,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,957/607,926 = 607,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,957x = 607,926 × 607,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,957x = 369,574,021,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,574,021,476/281,957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310,746.04

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