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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,092 and 388,115

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,092 and 388,115 is: 836,423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,092 : 388,115 = 388,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,092/388,115 = 388,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,092x = 388,115 × 388,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,092x = 150,633,253,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,633,253,225/180,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,423.90

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