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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,946 and 280,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,946 and 280,666 is: 423,635.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,946 : 280,666 = 280,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,946/280,666 = 280,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,946x = 280,666 × 280,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,946x = 78,773,403,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,773,403,556/185,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,635.91

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