Finding the Third Proportional to 181,580 and 280,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,580 and 280,028 is: 431,851.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,580 : 280,028 = 280,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,580/280,028 = 280,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,580x = 280,028 × 280,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,580x = 78,415,680,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,415,680,784/181,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,851.97
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