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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,624 and 180,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,624 and 180,088 is: 278,087.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,624 : 180,088 = 180,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,624/180,088 = 180,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,624x = 180,088 × 180,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,624x = 32,431,687,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,431,687,744/116,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,087.60

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