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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,275.50 and 280,246.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,275.50 and 280,246.13 is: 435,654.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,275.50 : 280,246.13 = 280,246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,275.50/280,246.13 = 280,246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,275.50x = 280,246.13 × 280,246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,275.50x = 78,537,890,577.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,537,890,577.52/180,275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,654.82

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