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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,889 and 431,766

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,889 and 431,766 is: 661,330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,889 : 431,766 = 431,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,889/431,766 = 431,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,889x = 431,766 × 431,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,889x = 186,421,878,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,421,878,756/281,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,330.80

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