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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,736 and 608,767

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,736 and 608,767 is: 1,320,091.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,736 : 608,767 = 608,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,736/608,767 = 608,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,736x = 608,767 × 608,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,736x = 370,597,260,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,597,260,289/280,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320,091.69

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