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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,630 and 277,738.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,630 and 277,738.50 is: 427,053.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,630 : 277,738.50 = 277,738.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,630/277,738.50 = 277,738.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,630x = 277,738.50 × 277,738.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,630x = 77,138,674,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,138,674,382.25/180,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,053.50

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