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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,241 and 281,859

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,241 and 281,859 is: 428,871.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,241 : 281,859 = 281,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,241/281,859 = 281,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,241x = 281,859 × 281,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,241x = 79,444,495,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,444,495,881/185,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,871.02

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