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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,712 and 241,503

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,712 and 241,503 is: 322,743.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,712 : 241,503 = 241,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,712/241,503 = 241,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,712x = 241,503 × 241,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,712x = 58,323,699,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,323,699,009/180,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,743.92

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