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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,606 and 280,365

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,606 and 280,365 is: 412,392.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,606 : 280,365 = 280,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,606/280,365 = 280,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,606x = 280,365 × 280,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,606x = 78,604,533,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,604,533,225/190,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,392.75

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