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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,396.50 and 611,544.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,396.50 and 611,544.50 is: 1,333,777.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,396.50 : 611,544.50 = 611,544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,396.50/611,544.50 = 611,544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,396.50x = 611,544.50 × 611,544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,396.50x = 373,986,675,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,986,675,480.25/280,396.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333,777.97

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