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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,664 and 180,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,664 and 180,462 is: 279,148.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,664 : 180,462 = 180,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,664/180,462 = 180,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,664x = 180,462 × 180,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,664x = 32,566,533,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,566,533,444/116,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,148.10

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