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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,404 and 280,436

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,404 and 280,436 is: 435,934.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,404 : 280,436 = 280,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,404/280,436 = 280,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,404x = 280,436 × 280,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,404x = 78,644,350,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,644,350,096/180,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,934.63

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