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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,752 and 280,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,752 and 280,216 is: 434,412.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,752 : 280,216 = 280,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,752/280,216 = 280,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,752x = 280,216 × 280,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,752x = 78,521,006,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,521,006,656/180,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,412.93

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