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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,515 and 394,564.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,515 and 394,564.50 is: 554,983.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,515 : 394,564.50 = 394,564.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,515/394,564.50 = 394,564.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,515x = 394,564.50 × 394,564.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,515x = 155,681,144,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,681,144,660.25/280,515
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,983.32

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