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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,902 and 437,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,902 and 437,175 is: 677,973.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,902 : 437,175 = 437,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,902/437,175 = 437,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,902x = 437,175 × 437,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,902x = 191,121,980,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,121,980,625/281,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,973.13

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