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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,659 and 268,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,659 and 268,367 is: 398,656.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,659 : 268,367 = 268,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,659/268,367 = 268,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,659x = 268,367 × 268,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,659x = 72,020,846,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,020,846,689/180,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,656.29

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