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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,614 and 280,215

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,614 and 280,215 is: 411,934.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,614 : 280,215 = 280,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,614/280,215 = 280,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,614x = 280,215 × 280,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,614x = 78,520,446,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,520,446,225/190,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,934.31

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