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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,984 and 266,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,984 and 266,220 is: 391,598.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,984 : 266,220 = 266,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,984/266,220 = 266,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,984x = 266,220 × 266,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,984x = 70,873,088,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,873,088,400/180,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,598.64

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