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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,122 and 614,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,122 and 614,670 is: 1,348,766.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,122 : 614,670 = 614,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,122/614,670 = 614,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,122x = 614,670 × 614,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,122x = 377,819,208,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,819,208,900/280,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,766.64

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