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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,652 and 254,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,652 and 254,172 is: 357,612.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,652 : 254,172 = 254,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,652/254,172 = 254,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,652x = 254,172 × 254,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,652x = 64,603,405,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,603,405,584/180,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,612.46

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