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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,305 and 280,287

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,305 and 280,287 is: 435,710.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,305 : 280,287 = 280,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,305/280,287 = 280,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,305x = 280,287 × 280,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,305x = 78,560,802,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,560,802,369/180,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,710.61

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