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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,992 and 180,329

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,992 and 180,329 is: 292,981.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,992 : 180,329 = 180,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,992/180,329 = 180,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,992x = 180,329 × 180,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,992x = 32,518,548,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,518,548,241/110,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,981.01

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