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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,666 and 424,929

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,666 and 424,929 is: 641,059.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,666 : 424,929 = 424,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,666/424,929 = 424,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,666x = 424,929 × 424,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,666x = 180,564,655,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,564,655,041/281,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,059.46

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