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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,920 and 612,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,920 and 612,336 is: 1,334,740.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,920 : 612,336 = 612,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,920/612,336 = 612,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,920x = 612,336 × 612,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,920x = 374,955,376,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,955,376,896/280,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334,740.77

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