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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,897 and 265,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,897 and 265,926 is: 390,922.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,897 : 265,926 = 265,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,897/265,926 = 265,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,897x = 265,926 × 265,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,897x = 70,716,637,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,716,637,476/180,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,922.11

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