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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,646 and 424,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,646 and 424,864 is: 640,908.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,646 : 424,864 = 424,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,646/424,864 = 424,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,646x = 424,864 × 424,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,646x = 180,509,418,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,509,418,496/281,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,908.87

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