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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,482 and 574,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,482 and 574,423 is: 1,172,230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,482 : 574,423 = 574,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,482/574,423 = 574,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,482x = 574,423 × 574,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,482x = 329,961,782,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,961,782,929/281,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172,230.49

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