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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,912 and 265,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,912 and 265,950 is: 390,960.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,912 : 265,950 = 265,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,912/265,950 = 265,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,912x = 265,950 × 265,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,912x = 70,729,402,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,729,402,500/180,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,960.26

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