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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,686.13 and 180,211.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,686.13 and 180,211.50 is: 278,320.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,686.13 : 180,211.50 = 180,211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,686.13/180,211.50 = 180,211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,686.13x = 180,211.50 × 180,211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,686.13x = 32,476,184,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,476,184,732.25/116,686.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,320.88

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