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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,516 and 394,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,516 and 394,566 is: 554,985.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,516 : 394,566 = 394,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,516/394,566 = 394,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,516x = 394,566 × 394,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,516x = 155,682,328,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,682,328,356/280,516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,985.56

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