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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,620 and 615,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,620 and 615,568 is: 1,350,309.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,620 : 615,568 = 615,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,620/615,568 = 615,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,620x = 615,568 × 615,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,620x = 378,923,962,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,923,962,624/280,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350,309.89

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