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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,064 and 614,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,064 and 614,560 is: 1,348,563.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,064 : 614,560 = 614,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,064/614,560 = 614,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,064x = 614,560 × 614,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,064x = 377,683,993,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,683,993,600/280,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,563.16

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