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Finding the Third Proportional to 117,690 and 180,067

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Solution

The third proportional to 117,690 and 180,067 is: 275,504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,690 : 180,067 = 180,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,690/180,067 = 180,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,690x = 180,067 × 180,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,690x = 32,424,124,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,424,124,489/117,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,504.50

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