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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,030.50 and 393,949

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,030.50 and 393,949 is: 862,052.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,030.50 : 393,949 = 393,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,030.50/393,949 = 393,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,030.50x = 393,949 × 393,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,030.50x = 155,195,814,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,195,814,601/180,030.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,052.90

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