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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,760 and 280,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,760 and 280,368 is: 423,160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,760 : 280,368 = 280,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,760/280,368 = 280,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,760x = 280,368 × 280,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,760x = 78,606,215,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,606,215,424/185,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,160.07

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