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Finding the Third Proportional to 123,652 and 180,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 123,652 and 180,294 is: 262,882.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,652 : 180,294 = 180,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,652/180,294 = 180,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,652x = 180,294 × 180,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,652x = 32,505,926,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,505,926,436/123,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,882.33

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