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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,464 and 420,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,464 and 420,792 is: 629,089.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,464 : 420,792 = 420,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,464/420,792 = 420,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,464x = 420,792 × 420,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,464x = 177,065,907,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,065,907,264/281,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,089.00

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