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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,045 and 300,091.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,045 and 300,091.50 is: 500,180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,045 : 300,091.50 = 300,091.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,045/300,091.50 = 300,091.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,045x = 300,091.50 × 300,091.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,045x = 90,054,908,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,054,908,372.25/180,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,180.00

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