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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,268 and 615,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,268 and 615,042 is: 1,349,696.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,268 : 615,042 = 615,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,268/615,042 = 615,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,268x = 615,042 × 615,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,268x = 378,276,661,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,276,661,764/280,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,696.23

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