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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,514 and 394,563

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,514 and 394,563 is: 554,981.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,514 : 394,563 = 394,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,514/394,563 = 394,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,514x = 394,563 × 394,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,514x = 155,679,960,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,679,960,969/280,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,981.07

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