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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,858 and 430,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,858 and 430,674 is: 660,405.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,858 : 430,674 = 430,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,858/430,674 = 430,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,858x = 430,674 × 430,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,858x = 185,480,094,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,480,094,276/280,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,405.24

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