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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,728 and 280,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,728 and 280,548 is: 412,667.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,728 : 280,548 = 280,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,728/280,548 = 280,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,728x = 280,548 × 280,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,728x = 78,707,180,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,707,180,304/190,728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,667.15

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