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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,943 and 431,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,943 and 431,844 is: 661,443.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,943 : 431,844 = 431,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,943/431,844 = 431,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,943x = 431,844 × 431,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,943x = 186,489,240,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,489,240,336/281,943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,443.06

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