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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,674 and 431,403

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,674 and 431,403 is: 656,064.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,674 : 431,403 = 431,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,674/431,403 = 431,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,674x = 431,403 × 431,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,674x = 186,108,548,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,108,548,409/283,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,064.88

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