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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,838 and 267,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,838 and 267,571 is: 395,902.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,838 : 267,571 = 267,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,838/267,571 = 267,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,838x = 267,571 × 267,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,838x = 71,594,240,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,594,240,041/180,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,902.63

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