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Finding the Third Proportional to 190,736 and 280,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 190,736 and 280,260 is: 411,803.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,736 : 280,260 = 280,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,736/280,260 = 280,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,736x = 280,260 × 280,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,736x = 78,545,667,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,545,667,600/190,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,803.06

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