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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,267.75 and 280,239.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,267.75 and 280,239.75 is: 435,653.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,267.75 : 280,239.75 = 280,239.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,267.75/280,239.75 = 280,239.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,267.75x = 280,239.75 × 280,239.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,267.75x = 78,534,317,480.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,534,317,480.06/180,267.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,653.73

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