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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,303.50 and 377,686.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,303.50 and 377,686.50 is: 508,902.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,303.50 : 377,686.50 = 377,686.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,303.50/377,686.50 = 377,686.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,303.50x = 377,686.50 × 377,686.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,303.50x = 142,647,092,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,647,092,282.25/280,303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,902.29

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