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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,622 and 281,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,622 and 281,272 is: 438,008.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,622 : 281,272 = 281,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,622/281,272 = 281,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,622x = 281,272 × 281,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,622x = 79,113,937,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,113,937,984/180,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,008.32

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