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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,436 and 180,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,436 and 180,444 is: 282,061.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,436 : 180,444 = 180,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,436/180,444 = 180,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,436x = 180,444 × 180,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,436x = 32,560,037,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,560,037,136/115,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,061.38

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