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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,154 and 419,241

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,154 and 419,241 is: 627,380.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,154 : 419,241 = 419,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,154/419,241 = 419,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,154x = 419,241 × 419,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,154x = 175,763,016,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,763,016,081/280,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,380.00

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