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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,075.50 and 420,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,075.50 and 420,318 is: 630,784.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,075.50 : 420,318 = 420,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,075.50/420,318 = 420,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,075.50x = 420,318 × 420,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,075.50x = 176,667,221,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,667,221,124/280,075.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,784.27

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