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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,591.50 and 613,670.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,591.50 and 613,670.50 is: 1,342,134.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,591.50 : 613,670.50 = 613,670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,591.50/613,670.50 = 613,670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,591.50x = 613,670.50 × 613,670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,591.50x = 376,591,482,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,591,482,570.25/280,591.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342,134.32

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