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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,292 and 375,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,292 and 375,759 is: 501,951.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,292 : 375,759 = 375,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,292/375,759 = 375,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,292x = 375,759 × 375,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,292x = 141,194,826,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,194,826,081/281,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,951.09

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