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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,312 and 270,495

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,312 and 270,495 is: 405,783.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,312 : 270,495 = 270,495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,312/270,495 = 270,495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,312x = 270,495 × 270,495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,312x = 73,167,545,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,167,545,025/180,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,783.00

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