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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,322.75 and 420,397.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,322.75 and 420,397.75 is: 630,467.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,322.75 : 420,397.75 = 420,397.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,322.75/420,397.75 = 420,397.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,322.75x = 420,397.75 × 420,397.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,322.75x = 176,734,268,205.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,734,268,205.06/280,322.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,467.09

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