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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,632 and 427,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,632 and 427,952 is: 652,608.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,632 : 427,952 = 427,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,632/427,952 = 427,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,632x = 427,952 × 427,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,632x = 183,142,914,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,142,914,304/280,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,608.81

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