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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,440 and 608,197

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,440 and 608,197 is: 1,319,011.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,440 : 608,197 = 608,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,440/608,197 = 608,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,440x = 608,197 × 608,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,440x = 369,903,590,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,903,590,809/280,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,011.52

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