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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,157 and 280,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,157 and 280,332 is: 424,429.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,157 : 280,332 = 280,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,157/280,332 = 280,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,157x = 280,332 × 280,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,157x = 78,586,030,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,586,030,224/185,157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,429.16

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