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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,705.50 and 603,441.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,705.50 and 603,441.75 is: 1,297,238.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,705.50 : 603,441.75 = 603,441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,705.50/603,441.75 = 603,441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,705.50x = 603,441.75 × 603,441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,705.50x = 364,141,945,643.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,141,945,643.06/280,705.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297,238.37

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