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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,378 and 615,037

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,378 and 615,037 is: 1,349,144.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,378 : 615,037 = 615,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,378/615,037 = 615,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,378x = 615,037 × 615,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,378x = 378,270,511,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,270,511,369/280,378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,144.77

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