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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,634.75 and 180,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,634.75 and 180,108 is: 278,123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,634.75 : 180,108 = 180,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,634.75/180,108 = 180,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,634.75x = 180,108 × 180,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,634.75x = 32,438,891,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,438,891,664/116,634.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,123.73

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