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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,363.50 and 440,628.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,363.50 and 440,628.75 is: 692,507.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,363.50 : 440,628.75 = 440,628.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,363.50/440,628.75 = 440,628.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,363.50x = 440,628.75 × 440,628.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,363.50x = 194,153,695,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,153,695,326.56/280,363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,507.03

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