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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,488 and 608,532

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,488 and 608,532 is: 1,320,238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,488 : 608,532 = 608,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,488/608,532 = 608,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,488x = 608,532 × 608,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,488x = 370,311,195,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,311,195,024/280,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320,238.99

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