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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,688 and 264,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,688 and 264,552 is: 387,340.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,688 : 264,552 = 264,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,688/264,552 = 264,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,688x = 264,552 × 264,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,688x = 69,987,760,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,987,760,704/180,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,340.39

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