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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,884 and 280,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,884 and 280,567 is: 423,478.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,884 : 280,567 = 280,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,884/280,567 = 280,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,884x = 280,567 × 280,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,884x = 78,717,841,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,717,841,489/185,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,478.31

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