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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,288 and 435,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,288 and 435,172 is: 675,643.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,288 : 435,172 = 435,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,288/435,172 = 435,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,288x = 435,172 × 435,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,288x = 189,374,669,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,374,669,584/280,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,643.16

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