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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,019.25 and 393,942.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,019.25 and 393,942.50 is: 862,078.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,019.25 : 393,942.50 = 393,942.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,019.25/393,942.50 = 393,942.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,019.25x = 393,942.50 × 393,942.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,019.25x = 155,190,693,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,190,693,306.25/180,019.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,078.32

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