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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,344 and 423,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,344 and 423,432 is: 639,552.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,344 : 423,432 = 423,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,344/423,432 = 423,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,344x = 423,432 × 423,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,344x = 179,294,658,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,294,658,624/280,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,552.33

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