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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,136 and 411,159

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,136 and 411,159 is: 601,316.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,136 : 411,159 = 411,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,136/411,159 = 411,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,136x = 411,159 × 411,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,136x = 169,051,723,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,051,723,281/281,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,316.53

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