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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,702 and 268,437

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,702 and 268,437 is: 398,769.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,702 : 268,437 = 268,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,702/268,437 = 268,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,702x = 268,437 × 268,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,702x = 72,058,422,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,058,422,969/180,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,769.37

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