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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,016 and 393,936

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,016 and 393,936 is: 862,065.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,016 : 393,936 = 393,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,016/393,936 = 393,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,016x = 393,936 × 393,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,016x = 155,185,572,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,185,572,096/180,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,065.44

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