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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,658.75 and 180,982.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,658.75 and 180,982.50 is: 280,773.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,658.75 : 180,982.50 = 180,982.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,658.75/180,982.50 = 180,982.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,658.75x = 180,982.50 × 180,982.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,658.75x = 32,754,665,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,754,665,306.25/116,658.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,773.33

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