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Finding the Third Proportional to 279,459 and 395,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 279,459 and 395,049 is: 558,449.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,459 : 395,049 = 395,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,459/395,049 = 395,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,459x = 395,049 × 395,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,459x = 156,063,712,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,063,712,401/279,459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,449.41

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