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Finding the Third Proportional to 110,992.50 and 180,329.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 110,992.50 and 180,329.75 is: 292,982.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,992.50 : 180,329.75 = 180,329.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,992.50/180,329.75 = 180,329.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,992.50x = 180,329.75 × 180,329.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,992.50x = 32,518,818,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,518,818,735.06/110,992.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,982.13

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