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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,968 and 431,881

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,968 and 431,881 is: 661,497.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,968 : 431,881 = 431,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,968/431,881 = 431,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,968x = 431,881 × 431,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,968x = 186,521,198,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,521,198,161/281,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,497.75

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