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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,664 and 180,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,664 and 180,984 is: 280,765.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,664 : 180,984 = 180,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,664/180,984 = 180,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,664x = 180,984 × 180,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,664x = 32,755,208,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,755,208,256/116,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,765.35

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