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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,674 and 280,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,674 and 280,170 is: 411,672.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,674 : 280,170 = 280,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,674/280,170 = 280,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,674x = 280,170 × 280,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,674x = 78,495,228,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,495,228,900/190,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,672.43

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