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Finding the Third Proportional to 279,360 and 432,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 279,360 and 432,477 is: 669,517.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,360 : 432,477 = 432,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,360/432,477 = 432,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,360x = 432,477 × 432,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,360x = 187,036,355,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,036,355,529/279,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,517.31

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