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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,964 and 610,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,964 and 610,676 is: 1,322,598.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,964 : 610,676 = 610,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,964/610,676 = 610,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,964x = 610,676 × 610,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,964x = 372,925,176,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,925,176,976/281,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322,598.55

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