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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,903 and 280,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,903 and 280,112 is: 443,535.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,903 : 280,112 = 280,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,903/280,112 = 280,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,903x = 280,112 × 280,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,903x = 78,462,732,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,462,732,544/176,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,535.34

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