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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,264 and 417,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,264 and 417,301 is: 966,028.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,264 : 417,301 = 417,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,264/417,301 = 417,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,264x = 417,301 × 417,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,264x = 174,140,124,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,140,124,601/180,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966,028.30

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