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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,044 and 392,491

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,044 and 392,491 is: 855,619.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,044 : 392,491 = 392,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,044/392,491 = 392,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,044x = 392,491 × 392,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,044x = 154,049,185,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,049,185,081/180,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,619.65

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