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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,044 and 614,515.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,044 and 614,515.50 is: 1,348,464.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,044 : 614,515.50 = 614,515.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,044/614,515.50 = 614,515.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,044x = 614,515.50 × 614,515.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,044x = 377,629,299,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,629,299,740.25/280,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,464.17

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