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Finding the Third Proportional to 117,893 and 180,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 117,893 and 180,282 is: 275,687.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,893 : 180,282 = 180,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,893/180,282 = 180,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,893x = 180,282 × 180,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,893x = 32,501,599,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,501,599,524/117,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,687.27

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