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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,026.13 and 414,097.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,026.13 and 414,097.31 is: 610,180.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,026.13 : 414,097.31 = 414,097.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,026.13/414,097.31 = 414,097.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,026.13x = 414,097.31 × 414,097.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,026.13x = 171,476,584,219.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,476,584,219.72/281,026.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,180.23

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