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Finding the Third Proportional to 111,114 and 180,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 111,114 and 180,522 is: 293,286.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,114 : 180,522 = 180,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,114/180,522 = 180,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,114x = 180,522 × 180,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,114x = 32,588,192,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,588,192,484/111,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,286.11

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