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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,612 and 280,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,612 and 280,212 is: 411,929.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,612 : 280,212 = 280,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,612/280,212 = 280,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,612x = 280,212 × 280,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,612x = 78,518,764,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,518,764,944/190,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,929.81

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