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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,413 and 421,630.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,413 and 421,630.50 is: 631,713.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,413 : 421,630.50 = 421,630.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,413/421,630.50 = 421,630.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,413x = 421,630.50 × 421,630.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,413x = 177,772,278,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,772,278,530.25/281,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,713.10

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