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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,174 and 419,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,174 and 419,271 is: 627,425.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,174 : 419,271 = 419,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,174/419,271 = 419,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,174x = 419,271 × 419,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,174x = 175,788,171,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,788,171,441/280,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,425.00

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