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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,248 and 615,000

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,248 and 615,000 is: 1,349,608.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,248 : 615,000 = 615,000 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,248/615,000 = 615,000/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,248x = 615,000 × 615,000
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,248x = 378,225,000,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,225,000,000/280,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,608.20

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