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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,620 and 280,017

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,620 and 280,017 is: 411,339.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,620 : 280,017 = 280,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,620/280,017 = 280,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,620x = 280,017 × 280,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,620x = 78,409,520,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,409,520,289/190,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,339.42

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