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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,642.50 and 254,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,642.50 and 254,160 is: 357,597.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,642.50 : 254,160 = 254,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,642.50/254,160 = 254,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,642.50x = 254,160 × 254,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,642.50x = 64,597,305,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,597,305,600/180,642.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,597.50

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