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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,996.75 and 397,680.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,996.75 and 397,680.75 is: 873,772.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,996.75 : 397,680.75 = 397,680.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,996.75/397,680.75 = 397,680.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,996.75x = 397,680.75 × 397,680.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,996.75x = 158,149,978,920.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,149,978,920.56/180,996.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,772.48

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