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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,731.38 and 180,363.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,731.38 and 180,363.38 is: 281,090.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,731.38 : 180,363.38 = 180,363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,731.38/180,363.38 = 180,363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,731.38x = 180,363.38 × 180,363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,731.38x = 32,530,947,041.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,530,947,041.39/115,731.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,090.13

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