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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,014 and 388,903

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,014 and 388,903 is: 840,187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,014 : 388,903 = 388,903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,014/388,903 = 388,903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,014x = 388,903 × 388,903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,014x = 151,245,543,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,245,543,409/180,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840,187.67

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