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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,160 and 614,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,160 and 614,716 is: 1,348,785.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,160 : 614,716 = 614,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,160/614,716 = 614,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,160x = 614,716 × 614,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,160x = 377,875,760,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,875,760,656/280,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,785.55

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