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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,524 and 264,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,524 and 264,628 is: 387,915.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,524 : 264,628 = 264,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,524/264,628 = 264,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,524x = 264,628 × 264,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,524x = 70,027,978,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,027,978,384/180,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,915.06

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