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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,544 and 434,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,544 and 434,604 is: 673,265.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,544 : 434,604 = 434,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,544/434,604 = 434,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,544x = 434,604 × 434,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,544x = 188,880,636,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,880,636,816/280,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,265.64

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