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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,862 and 375,753

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,862 and 375,753 is: 500,920.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,862 : 375,753 = 375,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,862/375,753 = 375,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,862x = 375,753 × 375,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,862x = 141,190,317,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,190,317,009/281,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,920.01

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