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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,104 and 614,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,104 and 614,632 is: 1,348,686.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,104 : 614,632 = 614,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,104/614,632 = 614,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,104x = 614,632 × 614,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,104x = 377,772,495,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,772,495,424/280,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,686.54

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