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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,759 and 614,007

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,759 and 614,007 is: 1,342,805.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,759 : 614,007 = 614,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,759/614,007 = 614,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,759x = 614,007 × 614,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,759x = 377,004,596,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,004,596,049/280,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342,805.03

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