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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,328 and 280,697

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,328 and 280,697 is: 436,930.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,328 : 280,697 = 280,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,328/280,697 = 280,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,328x = 280,697 × 280,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,328x = 78,790,805,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,790,805,809/180,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,930.51

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