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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,189.50 and 180,308.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,189.50 and 180,308.44 is: 282,240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,189.50 : 180,308.44 = 180,308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,189.50/180,308.44 = 180,308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,189.50x = 180,308.44 × 180,308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,189.50x = 32,511,132,633.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,511,132,633.69/115,189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,240.42

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