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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,044 and 445,257

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,044 and 445,257 is: 707,938.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,044 : 445,257 = 445,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,044/445,257 = 445,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,044x = 445,257 × 445,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,044x = 198,253,796,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,253,796,049/280,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,938.02

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