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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,858 and 436,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,858 and 436,242 is: 675,187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,858 : 436,242 = 436,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,858/436,242 = 436,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,858x = 436,242 × 436,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,858x = 190,307,082,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,307,082,564/281,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,187.80

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