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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,660.50 and 615,138.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,660.50 and 615,138.75 is: 1,348,232.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,660.50 : 615,138.75 = 615,138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,660.50/615,138.75 = 615,138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,660.50x = 615,138.75 × 615,138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,660.50x = 378,395,681,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,395,681,751.56/280,660.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348,232.76

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