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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,212 and 385,326

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,212 and 385,326 is: 529,870.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,212 : 385,326 = 385,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,212/385,326 = 385,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,212x = 385,326 × 385,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,212x = 148,476,126,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,476,126,276/280,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,870.69

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