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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,412 and 421,629

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,412 and 421,629 is: 631,710.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,412 : 421,629 = 421,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,412/421,629 = 421,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,412x = 421,629 × 421,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,412x = 177,771,013,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,771,013,641/281,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,710.85

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