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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,068 and 614,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,068 and 614,566 is: 1,348,570.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,068 : 614,566 = 614,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,068/614,566 = 614,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,068x = 614,566 × 614,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,068x = 377,691,368,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,691,368,356/280,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,570.23

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