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Finding the Third Proportional to 112,995 and 180,609.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 112,995 and 180,609.75 is: 288,684.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,995 : 180,609.75 = 180,609.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,995/180,609.75 = 180,609.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,995x = 180,609.75 × 180,609.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,995x = 32,619,881,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,619,881,795.06/112,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,684.29

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