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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,176 and 420,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,176 and 420,552 is: 631,260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,176 : 420,552 = 420,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,176/420,552 = 420,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,176x = 420,552 × 420,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,176x = 176,863,984,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,863,984,704/280,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,260.30

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