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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,976.50 and 237,984.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,976.50 and 237,984.75 is: 312,950.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,976.50 : 237,984.75 = 237,984.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,976.50/237,984.75 = 237,984.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,976.50x = 237,984.75 × 237,984.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,976.50x = 56,636,741,232.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,636,741,232.56/180,976.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,950.80

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