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Finding the Third Proportional to 118,007 and 180,513

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Solution

The third proportional to 118,007 and 180,513 is: 276,127.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,007 : 180,513 = 180,513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,007/180,513 = 180,513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,007x = 180,513 × 180,513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,007x = 32,584,943,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,584,943,169/118,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,127.21

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