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Finding the Third Proportional to 279,266 and 431,535

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Solution

The third proportional to 279,266 and 431,535 is: 666,828.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,266 : 431,535 = 431,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,266/431,535 = 431,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,266x = 431,535 × 431,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,266x = 186,222,456,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,222,456,225/279,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,828.24

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