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Finding the Third Proportional to 117,692 and 180,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 117,692 and 180,070 is: 275,509.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,692 : 180,070 = 180,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,692/180,070 = 180,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,692x = 180,070 × 180,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,692x = 32,425,204,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,425,204,900/117,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,509.00

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