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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,027 and 393,957

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,027 and 393,957 is: 862,104.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,027 : 393,957 = 393,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,027/393,957 = 393,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,027x = 393,957 × 393,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,027x = 155,202,117,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,202,117,849/180,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,104.67

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