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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,902 and 180,809

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,902 and 180,809 is: 279,652.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,902 : 180,809 = 180,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,902/180,809 = 180,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,902x = 180,809 × 180,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,902x = 32,691,894,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,691,894,481/116,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,652.14

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