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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,096 and 419,166

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,096 and 419,166 is: 627,285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,096 : 419,166 = 419,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,096/419,166 = 419,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,096x = 419,166 × 419,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,096x = 175,700,135,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,700,135,556/280,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,285.41

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