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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,031 and 614,490

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,031 and 614,490 is: 1,348,414.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,031 : 614,490 = 614,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,031/614,490 = 614,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,031x = 614,490 × 614,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,031x = 377,597,960,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,597,960,100/280,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,414.85

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