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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,867.50 and 614,281.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,867.50 and 614,281.50 is: 1,343,486.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,867.50 : 614,281.50 = 614,281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,867.50/614,281.50 = 614,281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,867.50x = 614,281.50 × 614,281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,867.50x = 377,341,761,242.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,341,761,242.25/280,867.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343,486.74

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