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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,348.50 and 419,361

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,348.50 and 419,361 is: 627,303.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,348.50 : 419,361 = 419,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,348.50/419,361 = 419,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,348.50x = 419,361 × 419,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,348.50x = 175,863,648,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,863,648,321/280,348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,303.69

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