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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,460 and 420,786

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,460 and 420,786 is: 629,080.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,460 : 420,786 = 420,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,460/420,786 = 420,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,460x = 420,786 × 420,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,460x = 177,060,857,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,060,857,796/281,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,080.00

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