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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,154 and 420,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,154 and 420,518 is: 631,207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,154 : 420,518 = 420,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,154/420,518 = 420,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,154x = 420,518 × 420,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,154x = 176,835,388,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,835,388,324/280,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,207.79

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