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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,860.50 and 601,249

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,860.50 and 601,249 is: 1,287,117.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,860.50 : 601,249 = 601,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,860.50/601,249 = 601,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,860.50x = 601,249 × 601,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,860.50x = 361,500,360,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,500,360,001/280,860.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,117.13

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