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Finding the Third Proportional to 187,008 and 280,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 187,008 and 280,464 is: 420,624.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,008 : 280,464 = 280,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,008/280,464 = 280,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,008x = 280,464 × 280,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,008x = 78,660,055,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,660,055,296/187,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,624.01

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