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Finding the Third Proportional to 191,553 and 281,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 191,553 and 281,771 is: 414,480.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,553 : 281,771 = 281,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,553/281,771 = 281,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,553x = 281,771 × 281,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,553x = 79,394,896,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,394,896,441/191,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,480.05

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