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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,952 and 180,258.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,952 and 180,258.75 is: 292,858.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,952 : 180,258.75 = 180,258.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,952/180,258.75 = 180,258.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,952x = 180,258.75 × 180,258.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,952x = 32,493,216,951.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,493,216,951.56/110,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,858.33

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