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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,398 and 608,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,398 and 608,124 is: 1,318,892.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,398 : 608,124 = 608,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,398/608,124 = 608,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,398x = 608,124 × 608,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,398x = 369,814,799,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,814,799,376/280,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,892.43

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