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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,168 and 278,994

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,168 and 278,994 is: 432,028.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,168 : 278,994 = 278,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,168/278,994 = 278,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,168x = 278,994 × 278,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,168x = 77,837,652,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,837,652,036/180,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,028.17

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