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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,158.75 and 420,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,158.75 and 420,525 is: 631,218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,158.75 : 420,525 = 420,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,158.75/420,525 = 420,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,158.75x = 420,525 × 420,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,158.75x = 176,841,275,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,841,275,625/280,158.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,218.11

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