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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,462.50 and 600,331.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,462.50 and 600,331.50 is: 1,285,012.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,462.50 : 600,331.50 = 600,331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,462.50/600,331.50 = 600,331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,462.50x = 600,331.50 × 600,331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,462.50x = 360,397,909,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,397,909,892.25/280,462.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285,012.83

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