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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,158 and 402,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,158 and 402,732 is: 578,934.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,158 : 402,732 = 402,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,158/402,732 = 402,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,158x = 402,732 × 402,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,158x = 162,193,063,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,193,063,824/280,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,934.26

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