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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,393.75 and 608,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,393.75 and 608,112 is: 1,318,860.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,393.75 : 608,112 = 608,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,393.75/608,112 = 608,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,393.75x = 608,112 × 608,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,393.75x = 369,800,204,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,800,204,544/280,393.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,860.37

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