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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,662 and 268,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,662 and 268,383 is: 398,697.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,662 : 268,383 = 268,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,662/268,383 = 268,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,662x = 268,383 × 268,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,662x = 72,029,434,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,029,434,689/180,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,697.21

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