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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,918.50 and 619,099.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,918.50 and 619,099.50 is: 1,364,396.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,918.50 : 619,099.50 = 619,099.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,918.50/619,099.50 = 619,099.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,918.50x = 619,099.50 × 619,099.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,918.50x = 383,284,190,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,284,190,900.25/280,918.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364,396.40

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