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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,904 and 180,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,904 and 180,812 is: 279,656.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,904 : 180,812 = 180,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,904/180,812 = 180,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,904x = 180,812 × 180,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,904x = 32,692,979,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,692,979,344/116,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,656.64

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