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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,744 and 608,782

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,744 and 608,782 is: 1,320,119.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,744 : 608,782 = 608,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,744/608,782 = 608,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,744x = 608,782 × 608,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,744x = 370,615,523,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,615,523,524/280,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320,119.12

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