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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,372 and 280,382

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,372 and 280,382 is: 435,844.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,372 : 280,382 = 280,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,372/280,382 = 280,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,372x = 280,382 × 280,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,372x = 78,614,065,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,614,065,924/180,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,844.07

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