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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,896 and 265,924.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,896 and 265,924.50 is: 390,919.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,896 : 265,924.50 = 265,924.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,896/265,924.50 = 265,924.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,896x = 265,924.50 × 265,924.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,896x = 70,715,839,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,715,839,700.25/180,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,919.86

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