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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,076 and 430,497

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,076 and 430,497 is: 661,704.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,076 : 430,497 = 430,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,076/430,497 = 430,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,076x = 430,497 × 430,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,076x = 185,327,667,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,327,667,009/280,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,704.92

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