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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,276 and 417,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,276 and 417,324 is: 966,070.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,276 : 417,324 = 417,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,276/417,324 = 417,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,276x = 417,324 × 417,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,276x = 174,159,320,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,159,320,976/180,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966,070.48

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