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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,046 and 411,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,046 and 411,048 is: 601,184.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,046 : 411,048 = 411,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,046/411,048 = 411,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,046x = 411,048 × 411,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,046x = 168,960,458,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,960,458,304/281,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,184.36

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