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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,892 and 431,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,892 and 431,768 is: 661,329.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,892 : 431,768 = 431,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,892/431,768 = 431,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,892x = 431,768 × 431,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,892x = 186,423,605,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,423,605,824/281,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,329.89

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