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Finding the Third Proportional to 118,218 and 180,862

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Solution

The third proportional to 118,218 and 180,862 is: 276,701.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,218 : 180,862 = 180,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,218/180,862 = 180,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,218x = 180,862 × 180,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,218x = 32,711,063,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,711,063,044/118,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,701.20

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