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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,592 and 613,756

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,592 and 613,756 is: 1,342,505.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,592 : 613,756 = 613,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,592/613,756 = 613,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,592x = 613,756 × 613,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,592x = 376,696,427,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,696,427,536/280,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342,505.94

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