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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,578 and 270,876

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,578 and 270,876 is: 406,327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,578 : 270,876 = 270,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,578/270,876 = 270,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,578x = 270,876 × 270,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,578x = 73,373,807,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,373,807,376/180,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,327.50

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