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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,523.25 and 280,521

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,523.25 and 280,521 is: 413,031.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,523.25 : 280,521 = 280,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,523.25/280,521 = 280,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,523.25x = 280,521 × 280,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,523.25x = 78,692,031,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,692,031,441/190,523.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,031.12

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