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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,232 and 371,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,232 and 371,888 is: 767,348.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,232 : 371,888 = 371,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,232/371,888 = 371,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,232x = 371,888 × 371,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,232x = 138,300,684,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,300,684,544/180,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,348.11

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