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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,323.50 and 280,691.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,323.50 and 280,691.50 is: 436,924.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,323.50 : 280,691.50 = 280,691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,323.50/280,691.50 = 280,691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,323.50x = 280,691.50 × 280,691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,323.50x = 78,787,718,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,787,718,172.25/180,323.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,924.30

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