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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,645 and 254,163

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,645 and 254,163 is: 357,600.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,645 : 254,163 = 254,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,645/254,163 = 254,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,645x = 254,163 × 254,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,645x = 64,598,830,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,598,830,569/180,645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,600.99

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