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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,890 and 431,765

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,890 and 431,765 is: 661,325.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,890 : 431,765 = 431,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,890/431,765 = 431,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,890x = 431,765 × 431,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,890x = 186,421,015,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,421,015,225/281,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,325.39

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