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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,596.50 and 180,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,596.50 and 180,048 is: 278,029.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,596.50 : 180,048 = 180,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,596.50/180,048 = 180,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,596.50x = 180,048 × 180,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,596.50x = 32,417,282,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,417,282,304/116,596.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,029.63

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