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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,620 and 280,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,620 and 280,950 is: 439,443.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,620 : 280,950 = 280,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,620/280,950 = 280,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,620x = 280,950 × 280,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,620x = 78,932,902,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,932,902,500/179,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,443.84

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