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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,152.75 and 419,239.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,152.75 and 419,239.13 is: 627,377.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,152.75 : 419,239.13 = 419,239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,152.75/419,239.13 = 419,239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,152.75x = 419,239.13 × 419,239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,152.75x = 175,761,443,930.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,761,443,930.77/280,152.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,377.19

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