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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,038 and 393,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,038 and 393,960 is: 862,065.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,038 : 393,960 = 393,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,038/393,960 = 393,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,038x = 393,960 × 393,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,038x = 155,204,481,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,204,481,600/180,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,065.13

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