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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,650 and 254,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,650 and 254,171 is: 357,613.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,650 : 254,171 = 254,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,650/254,171 = 254,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,650x = 254,171 × 254,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,650x = 64,602,897,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,602,897,241/180,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,613.60

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