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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,246 and 423,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,246 and 423,276 is: 639,304.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,246 : 423,276 = 423,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,246/423,276 = 423,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,246x = 423,276 × 423,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,246x = 179,162,572,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,162,572,176/280,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,304.65

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