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Finding the Third Proportional to 205,650 and 280,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 205,650 and 280,158 is: 381,660.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,650 : 280,158 = 280,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,650/280,158 = 280,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,650x = 280,158 × 280,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,650x = 78,488,504,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,488,504,964/205,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,660.61

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