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Finding the Third Proportional to 185,952 and 280,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 185,952 and 280,680 is: 423,664.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,952 : 280,680 = 280,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,952/280,680 = 280,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,952x = 280,680 × 280,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,952x = 78,781,262,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,781,262,400/185,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,664.51

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