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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,660 and 268,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,660 and 268,380 is: 398,692.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,660 : 268,380 = 268,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,660/268,380 = 268,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,660x = 268,380 × 268,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,660x = 72,027,824,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,027,824,400/180,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,692.71

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