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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,110 and 434,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,110 and 434,448 is: 673,824.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,110 : 434,448 = 434,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,110/434,448 = 434,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,110x = 434,448 × 434,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,110x = 188,745,064,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,745,064,704/280,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,824.80

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