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Finding the Third Proportional to 186,942 and 280,359

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Solution

The third proportional to 186,942 and 280,359 is: 420,457.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,942 : 280,359 = 280,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,942/280,359 = 280,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,942x = 280,359 × 280,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,942x = 78,601,168,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,601,168,881/186,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,457.52

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