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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,724 and 268,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,724 and 268,470 is: 398,818.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,724 : 268,470 = 268,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,724/268,470 = 268,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,724x = 268,470 × 268,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,724x = 72,076,140,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,076,140,900/180,724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,818.87

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