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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,332 and 402,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,332 and 402,966 is: 579,247.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,332 : 402,966 = 402,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,332/402,966 = 402,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,332x = 402,966 × 402,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,332x = 162,381,597,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,381,597,156/280,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,247.45

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