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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,370 and 608,065

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,370 and 608,065 is: 1,318,768.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,370 : 608,065 = 608,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,370/608,065 = 608,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,370x = 608,065 × 608,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,370x = 369,743,044,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,743,044,225/280,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,768.21

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