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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,625 and 180,090

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,625 and 180,090 is: 278,091.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,625 : 180,090 = 180,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,625/180,090 = 180,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,625x = 180,090 × 180,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,625x = 32,432,408,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,432,408,100/116,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,091.39

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