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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,546 and 252,407

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,546 and 252,407 is: 352,870.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,546 : 252,407 = 252,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,546/252,407 = 252,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,546x = 252,407 × 252,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,546x = 63,709,293,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,709,293,649/180,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,870.15

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