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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,252 and 435,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,252 and 435,610 is: 674,683.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,252 : 435,610 = 435,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,252/435,610 = 435,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,252x = 435,610 × 435,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,252x = 189,756,072,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,756,072,100/281,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,683.46

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