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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,901 and 280,108.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,901 and 280,108.50 is: 443,529.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,901 : 280,108.50 = 280,108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,901/280,108.50 = 280,108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,901x = 280,108.50 × 280,108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,901x = 78,460,771,772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,460,771,772.25/176,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,529.27

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