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Finding the Third Proportional to 118,524.50 and 180,090.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 118,524.50 and 180,090.50 is: 273,636.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,524.50 : 180,090.50 = 180,090.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,524.50/180,090.50 = 180,090.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,524.50x = 180,090.50 × 180,090.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,524.50x = 32,432,588,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,432,588,190.25/118,524.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,636.15

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