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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,014 and 393,938

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,014 and 393,938 is: 862,083.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,014 : 393,938 = 393,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,014/393,938 = 393,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,014x = 393,938 × 393,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,014x = 155,187,147,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,187,147,844/180,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,083.77

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