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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,888 and 397,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,888 and 397,448 is: 562,376.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,888 : 397,448 = 397,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,888/397,448 = 397,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,888x = 397,448 × 397,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,888x = 157,964,912,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,964,912,704/280,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,376.86

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