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Finding the Third Proportional to 168,190.50 and 280,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 168,190.50 and 280,306 is: 467,157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,190.50 : 280,306 = 280,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,190.50/280,306 = 280,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,190.50x = 280,306 × 280,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,190.50x = 78,571,453,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,571,453,636/168,190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,157.50

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