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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,917 and 265,951

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,917 and 265,951 is: 390,952.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,917 : 265,951 = 265,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,917/265,951 = 265,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,917x = 265,951 × 265,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,917x = 70,729,934,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,729,934,401/180,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,952.39

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