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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,468 and 252,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,468 and 252,298 is: 352,717.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,468 : 252,298 = 252,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,468/252,298 = 252,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,468x = 252,298 × 252,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,468x = 63,654,280,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,654,280,804/180,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,717.83

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