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Finding the Third Proportional to 124,904 and 180,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 124,904 and 180,552 is: 260,992.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,904 : 180,552 = 180,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,904/180,552 = 180,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,904x = 180,552 × 180,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,904x = 32,599,024,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,599,024,704/124,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,992.64

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