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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,400 and 608,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,400 and 608,122 is: 1,318,874.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,400 : 608,122 = 608,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,400/608,122 = 608,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,400x = 608,122 × 608,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,400x = 369,812,366,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,812,366,884/280,400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318,874.35

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