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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,179 and 385,276.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,179 and 385,276.50 is: 529,796.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,179 : 385,276.50 = 385,276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,179/385,276.50 = 385,276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,179x = 385,276.50 × 385,276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,179x = 148,437,981,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,437,981,452.25/280,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,796.96

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