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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,026 and 614,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,026 and 614,480 is: 1,348,395.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,026 : 614,480 = 614,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,026/614,480 = 614,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,026x = 614,480 × 614,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,026x = 377,585,670,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,585,670,400/280,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,395.04

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