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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,208 and 420,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,208 and 420,372 is: 630,648.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,208 : 420,372 = 420,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,208/420,372 = 420,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,208x = 420,372 × 420,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,208x = 176,712,618,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,712,618,384/280,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,648.01

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