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Finding the Third Proportional to 124,908 and 180,558

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Solution

The third proportional to 124,908 and 180,558 is: 261,001.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,908 : 180,558 = 180,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,908/180,558 = 180,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,908x = 180,558 × 180,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,908x = 32,601,191,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,601,191,364/124,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,001.63

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