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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,717.50 and 280,162.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,717.50 and 280,162.50 is: 411,556.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,717.50 : 280,162.50 = 280,162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,717.50/280,162.50 = 280,162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,717.50x = 280,162.50 × 280,162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,717.50x = 78,491,026,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,491,026,406.25/190,717.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,556.50

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