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Finding the Third Proportional to 279,709.75 and 430,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 279,709.75 and 430,183 is: 661,605.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,709.75 : 430,183 = 430,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,709.75/430,183 = 430,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,709.75x = 430,183 × 430,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,709.75x = 185,057,413,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,057,413,489/279,709.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,605.16

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