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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,275 and 613,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,275 and 613,164 is: 1,341,432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,275 : 613,164 = 613,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,275/613,164 = 613,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,275x = 613,164 × 613,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,275x = 375,970,090,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,970,090,896/280,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341,432.85

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