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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,886 and 436,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,886 and 436,761 is: 676,728.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,886 : 436,761 = 436,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,886/436,761 = 436,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,886x = 436,761 × 436,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,886x = 190,760,171,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,760,171,121/281,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,728.08

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