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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,484 and 414,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,484 and 414,784 is: 611,209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,484 : 414,784 = 414,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,484/414,784 = 414,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,484x = 414,784 × 414,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,484x = 172,045,766,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,045,766,656/281,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,209.75

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