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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,058 and 445,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,058 and 445,276 is: 707,963.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,058 : 445,276 = 445,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,058/445,276 = 445,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,058x = 445,276 × 445,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,058x = 198,270,716,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,270,716,176/280,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,963.05

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