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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,295 and 261,147

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,295 and 261,147 is: 378,256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,295 : 261,147 = 261,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,295/261,147 = 261,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,295x = 261,147 × 261,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,295x = 68,197,755,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,197,755,609/180,295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,256.50

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