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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,480 and 180,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,480 and 180,512 is: 282,166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,480 : 180,512 = 180,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,480/180,512 = 180,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,480x = 180,512 × 180,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,480x = 32,584,582,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,584,582,144/115,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,166.45

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