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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,296 and 180,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,296 and 180,480 is: 368,907.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,296 : 180,480 = 180,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,296/180,480 = 180,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,296x = 180,480 × 180,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,296x = 32,573,030,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,573,030,400/88,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,907.20

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