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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,819 and 280,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,819 and 280,470 is: 423,333.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,819 : 280,470 = 280,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,819/280,470 = 280,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,819x = 280,470 × 280,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,819x = 78,663,420,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,663,420,900/185,819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,333.57

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