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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,884 and 397,442

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,884 and 397,442 is: 562,367.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,884 : 397,442 = 397,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,884/397,442 = 397,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,884x = 397,442 × 397,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,884x = 157,960,143,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,960,143,364/280,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,367.89

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