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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,714 and 180,252.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,714 and 180,252.50 is: 278,381.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,714 : 180,252.50 = 180,252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,714/180,252.50 = 180,252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,714x = 180,252.50 × 180,252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,714x = 32,490,963,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,490,963,756.25/116,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,381.03

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