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Finding the Third Proportional to 117,718.50 and 180,114.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 117,718.50 and 180,114.75 is: 275,583.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,718.50 : 180,114.75 = 180,114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,718.50/180,114.75 = 180,114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,718.50x = 180,114.75 × 180,114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,718.50x = 32,441,323,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,441,323,167.56/117,718.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,583.90

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