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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,018 and 393,940

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,018 and 393,940 is: 862,073.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,018 : 393,940 = 393,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,018/393,940 = 393,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,018x = 393,940 × 393,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,018x = 155,188,723,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,188,723,600/180,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,073.37

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