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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,214 and 391,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,214 and 391,172 is: 849,076.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,214 : 391,172 = 391,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,214/391,172 = 391,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,214x = 391,172 × 391,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,214x = 153,015,533,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,015,533,584/180,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,076.84

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