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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,017 and 614,465.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,017 and 614,465.50 is: 1,348,374.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,017 : 614,465.50 = 614,465.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,017/614,465.50 = 614,465.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,017x = 614,465.50 × 614,465.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,017x = 377,567,850,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,567,850,690.25/280,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,374.74

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