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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,432.13 and 608,431.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,432.13 and 608,431.50 is: 1,320,065.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,432.13 : 608,431.50 = 608,431.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,432.13/608,431.50 = 608,431.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,432.13x = 608,431.50 × 608,431.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,432.13x = 370,188,890,192.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,188,890,192.25/280,432.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320,065.92

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