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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,152 and 402,723

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,152 and 402,723 is: 578,920.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,152 : 402,723 = 402,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,152/402,723 = 402,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,152x = 402,723 × 402,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,152x = 162,185,814,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,185,814,729/280,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,920.78

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