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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,288 and 280,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,288 and 280,266 is: 435,686.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,288 : 280,266 = 280,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,288/280,266 = 280,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,288x = 280,266 × 280,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,288x = 78,549,030,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,549,030,756/180,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,686.41

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