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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,646 and 254,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,646 and 254,164 is: 357,601.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,646 : 254,164 = 254,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,646/254,164 = 254,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,646x = 254,164 × 254,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,646x = 64,599,338,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,599,338,896/180,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,601.82

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