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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,438 and 608,193

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,438 and 608,193 is: 1,319,003.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,438 : 608,193 = 608,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,438/608,193 = 608,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,438x = 608,193 × 608,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,438x = 369,898,725,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,898,725,249/280,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,003.58

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