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Finding the Third Proportional to 191,292 and 281,105

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Solution

The third proportional to 191,292 and 281,105 is: 413,085.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,292 : 281,105 = 281,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,292/281,105 = 281,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,292x = 281,105 × 281,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,292x = 79,020,021,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,020,021,025/191,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,085.86

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