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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,118 and 447,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,118 and 447,095 is: 711,067.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,118 : 447,095 = 447,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,118/447,095 = 447,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,118x = 447,095 × 447,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,118x = 199,893,939,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,893,939,025/281,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,067.73

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