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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,946 and 665,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,946 and 665,334 is: 1,570,050.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,946 : 665,334 = 665,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,946/665,334 = 665,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,946x = 665,334 × 665,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,946x = 442,669,331,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,669,331,556/281,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570,050.05

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