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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,817 and 280,467

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,817 and 280,467 is: 423,329.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,817 : 280,467 = 280,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,817/280,467 = 280,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,817x = 280,467 × 280,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,817x = 78,661,738,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,661,738,089/185,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,329.07

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