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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,399.50 and 608,122.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,399.50 and 608,122.13 is: 1,318,877.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,399.50 : 608,122.13 = 608,122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,399.50/608,122.13 = 608,122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,399.50x = 608,122.13 × 608,122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,399.50x = 369,812,518,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,812,518,914.52/280,399.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,877.24

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