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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,964 and 411,694

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,964 and 411,694 is: 601,112.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,964 : 411,694 = 411,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,964/411,694 = 411,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,964x = 411,694 × 411,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,964x = 169,491,949,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,491,949,636/281,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,112.02

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