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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,708.06 and 180,245.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,708.06 and 180,245.81 is: 278,374.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,708.06 : 180,245.81 = 180,245.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,708.06/180,245.81 = 180,245.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,708.06x = 180,245.81 × 180,245.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,708.06x = 32,488,552,923.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,488,552,923.79/116,708.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,374.54

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