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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,542 and 434,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,542 and 434,601 is: 673,261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,542 : 434,601 = 434,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,542/434,601 = 434,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,542x = 434,601 × 434,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,542x = 188,878,029,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,878,029,201/280,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,261.15

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