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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,665.50 and 180,992.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,665.50 and 180,992.75 is: 280,788.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,665.50 : 180,992.75 = 180,992.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,665.50/180,992.75 = 180,992.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,665.50x = 180,992.75 × 180,992.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,665.50x = 32,758,375,552.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,758,375,552.56/116,665.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,788.88

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