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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,064 and 614,551

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,064 and 614,551 is: 1,348,523.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,064 : 614,551 = 614,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,064/614,551 = 614,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,064x = 614,551 × 614,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,064x = 377,672,931,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,672,931,601/280,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,523.66

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