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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,501.50 and 608,559

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,501.50 and 608,559 is: 1,320,292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,501.50 : 608,559 = 608,559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,501.50/608,559 = 608,559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,501.50x = 608,559 × 608,559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,501.50x = 370,344,056,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,344,056,481/280,501.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320,292.61

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