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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,201.50 and 619,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,201.50 and 619,281 is: 1,368,689.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,201.50 : 619,281 = 619,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,201.50/619,281 = 619,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,201.50x = 619,281 × 619,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,201.50x = 383,508,956,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,508,956,961/280,201.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368,689.88

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