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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,390 and 615,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,390 and 615,063 is: 1,349,201.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,390 : 615,063 = 615,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,390/615,063 = 615,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,390x = 615,063 × 615,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,390x = 378,302,493,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,302,493,969/280,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,201.09

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