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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,647 and 427,974.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,647 and 427,974.75 is: 652,643.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,647 : 427,974.75 = 427,974.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,647/427,974.75 = 427,974.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,647x = 427,974.75 × 427,974.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,647x = 183,162,386,637.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,162,386,637.56/280,647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,643.31

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