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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,888 and 397,446

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,888 and 397,446 is: 562,371.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,888 : 397,446 = 397,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,888/397,446 = 397,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,888x = 397,446 × 397,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,888x = 157,963,322,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,963,322,916/280,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,371.20

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