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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,407 and 423,955.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,407 and 423,955.50 is: 640,990.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,407 : 423,955.50 = 423,955.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,407/423,955.50 = 423,955.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,407x = 423,955.50 × 423,955.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,407x = 179,738,265,980.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,738,265,980.25/280,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,990.65

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