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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,200 and 180,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,200 and 180,324 is: 282,263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,200 : 180,324 = 180,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,200/180,324 = 180,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,200x = 180,324 × 180,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,200x = 32,516,744,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,516,744,976/115,200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,263.41

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