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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,552.50 and 597,751.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,552.50 and 597,751.50 is: 1,273,582.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,552.50 : 597,751.50 = 597,751.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,552.50/597,751.50 = 597,751.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,552.50x = 597,751.50 × 597,751.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,552.50x = 357,306,855,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,306,855,752.25/280,552.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,582.86

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