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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,332 and 423,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,332 and 423,414 is: 639,525.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,332 : 423,414 = 423,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,332/423,414 = 423,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,332x = 423,414 × 423,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,332x = 179,279,415,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,279,415,396/280,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,525.33

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