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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,001 and 421,510.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,001 and 421,510.50 is: 632,279.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,001 : 421,510.50 = 421,510.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,001/421,510.50 = 421,510.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,001x = 421,510.50 × 421,510.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,001x = 177,671,101,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,671,101,610.25/281,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,279.25

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