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Finding the Third Proportional to 117,679.50 and 180,049.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 117,679.50 and 180,049.50 is: 275,475.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,679.50 : 180,049.50 = 180,049.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,679.50/180,049.50 = 180,049.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,679.50x = 180,049.50 × 180,049.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,679.50x = 32,417,822,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,417,822,450.25/117,679.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,475.53

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