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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,630 and 280,398

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,630 and 280,398 is: 412,437.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,630 : 280,398 = 280,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,630/280,398 = 280,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,630x = 280,398 × 280,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,630x = 78,623,038,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,623,038,404/190,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,437.91

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