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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,660 and 268,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,660 and 268,370 is: 398,663.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,660 : 268,370 = 268,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,660/268,370 = 268,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,660x = 268,370 × 268,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,660x = 72,022,456,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,022,456,900/180,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,663.00

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