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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,661 and 268,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,661 and 268,372 is: 398,666.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,661 : 268,372 = 268,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,661/268,372 = 268,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,661x = 268,372 × 268,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,661x = 72,023,530,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,023,530,384/180,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,666.73

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