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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,164 and 424,458

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,164 and 424,458 is: 643,068.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,164 : 424,458 = 424,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,164/424,458 = 424,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,164x = 424,458 × 424,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,164x = 180,164,593,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,164,593,764/280,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,068.32

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