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Finding the Third Proportional to 118,394 and 180,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 118,394 and 180,548 is: 275,331.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,394 : 180,548 = 180,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,394/180,548 = 180,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,394x = 180,548 × 180,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,394x = 32,597,580,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,597,580,304/118,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,331.35

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