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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,016 and 421,530

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,016 and 421,530 is: 632,304.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,016 : 421,530 = 421,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,016/421,530 = 421,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,016x = 421,530 × 421,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,016x = 177,687,540,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,687,540,900/281,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,304.00

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