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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,641 and 254,157.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,641 and 254,157.75 is: 357,594.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,641 : 254,157.75 = 254,157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,641/254,157.75 = 254,157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,641x = 254,157.75 × 254,157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,641x = 64,596,161,885.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,596,161,885.06/180,641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,594.13

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